Trinity Mirror admits involvement in phone hacking

On September 24, 2014, the Trinity Mirror publishing group publicly acknowledged its involvement in phone hacking activities, marking a significant moment in the ongoing scandal that has plagued the British media. This admission came as the group agreed to pay compensation to four individuals who had filed lawsuits regarding the alleged unauthorized access to their voicemails. Prior to this, six other claims related to phone hacking had already been settled, indicating a broader pattern of misconduct within the organization. Reports from the BBC revealed that legal documents suggested the hacking incidents could date back to as early as 1998, with the majority occurring in the early 2000s during the tenure of Piers Morgan as editor of the Daily Mirror. Despite the serious allegations, Morgan has consistently denied any involvement in the phone hacking practices. The revelations coincided with an ongoing investigation by the Metropolitan Police into the phone hacking scandal, which has raised significant ethical concerns about journalistic practices in the UK.