Prince Harry settled his lawsuit against News Group Newspapers, which owns The Sun, after the company claimed innocence against serious allegations of phone hacking and other violations. Initially eager for a trial, Harry faced potential financial risks; if he lost, he would have to pay significant legal costs even if he won damages. The situation underscores the challenges of pursuing legal action against powerful entities, especially in light of Rupert Murdoch's involvement and the high-profile nature of the case.
News Group are claiming they are entirely innocent of the things I had accused the Sun of doing - phone hacking, unlawful information gathering, and more.
As is common with entirely innocent people, they are offering me an enormous sum of money to keep this matter out of court.
If I proceed to trial and the court awards me damages that are even a penny less than the settlement offer, I would have to pay the legal costs of both sides.
Rupert Murdoch's lawyers are very expensive, and even if every allegation is proven in court, I would still be liable for something approaching £10 million in costs.
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