Leveson Inquiry findings on Piers Morgan released

On November 29, 2012, the findings of the Leveson Inquiry were released, shedding light on the controversial practices of phone hacking within the British press. Lord Justice Leveson, who led the inquiry, described Piers Morgan's testimony under oath as 'utterly unpersuasive.' While the inquiry did not find sufficient evidence to establish that Morgan had authorized the hacking of voicemails or that journalists at Trinity Mirror Group were directly involved in such activities, it did reveal that Morgan was aware of the widespread occurrence of phone hacking in the media. Furthermore, Leveson noted that Morgan appeared unembarrassed by the criminal behavior associated with these practices, even going so far as to joke about it. This revelation raised significant ethical questions about the culture of journalism at the time and highlighted the need for greater accountability within the industry. The inquiry's findings have had lasting implications for media regulation and the standards of conduct expected from journalists in the UK.