In a shocking revelation, renowned actress Liz Hurley has accused the Mail newspaper of engaging in a series of unlawful activities that have “devastated” her. In her witness statement, Hurley claimed that the Mail tapped her home landline and recorded her live telephone conversations, planted hidden microphones on her home windows, and stole her medical information when she was pregnant with her son Damian.
Hurley expressed her outrage at this “brutal invasion of privacy,” stating that it was far worse than simply intercepting voicemails, which she had encountered in previous battles with other newspapers. She felt “crushed” and described it as the “ultimate violation of privacy” to have her home phone conversations recorded and her personal information stolen.
The actress emphasized the stark difference between someone intercepting a voicemail and someone actively listening in on every single phone call in her home, concealing a tape recorder and attaching it to her home’s BT wiring to capture her live conversations. Hurley was clearly “seething” when she discovered the extent of the Mail’s unlawful actions against her.
This latest development in the ongoing saga of media intrusion into the private lives of public figures has sent shockwaves through the industry. Hurley’s allegations serve as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting individual privacy and the need for stricter regulation to prevent such egregious violations from occurring.
The Mail has not yet issued a formal response to Hurley’s accusations, but this case is sure to reignite the debate surrounding the balance between press freedom and the right to privacy. As the public continues to grapple with these complex issues, the actions of the media will undoubtedly come under increased scrutiny.
