A reporter working for News of the World allegedly attempted hacked into the cellphone of an abducted teenager. He apparently listened to her messages and deleted some to make room for more
“It is distress heaped upon tragedy to learn that the News of the World had no humanity at such a terrible time,” said Mark Lewis, a lawyer for the victim’s parents. “The fact that they were prepared to act in such a heinous way that could have jeopardized the police investigation and give them false hope is despicable.”
Lewis indicates that he plans to sue the tabloid for its interference. The editor of the tabloid is, for her part, denying any knowledge of the hack and in cooperating with authorities on the matter.
The backlash has already started hurting News of the World with Ford announcing they would find “alternative media within and outside News International Group” to advertise. The tabloid is owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
Source: USA Today
