Rebekah Brooks pleads not guilty

Charlie and Rebekah Brooks appeared at Southwark Crown Court this morning.

 

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Mrs Brooks pleaded not guilty to charges relating to phone hacking, conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice.

Charlie and Rebekah Brooks arrive at court this morning
Charlie and Rebekah Brooks arrive at court this morning

Her husband pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to pervert the course of justice and others in the dock included her personal assistant, driver and a number of other former News International employees.

Given the rumours spreading like wildfire via social media, it’ll be fascinating to see the next move in this game of chess.

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