08/02/2012
Gascoigne And Coogan Reach Phone-Hacking Settlement
An ex-footballer and comedian are among the latest celebrities to receive damage settlements over the News of the World phone-hacking scandal.
Scottish football personality Paul Gascoigne has received a settlement claim or £68,000 while Comedian Steve Coogan has received £40,000.
This follows the news that ex-Labour press chief Alastair Campbell and MP Simon Hughes have also settled with News Group Newspapers (NGN).
Tony Blair's former spokesman Mr Campbell, who won substantial damages plus costs while Liberal Democrat deputy leader Mr Hughes received £45,000 plus costs.
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Scottish football personality Paul Gascoigne has received a settlement claim or £68,000 while Comedian Steve Coogan has received £40,000.
This follows the news that ex-Labour press chief Alastair Campbell and MP Simon Hughes have also settled with News Group Newspapers (NGN).
Tony Blair's former spokesman Mr Campbell, who won substantial damages plus costs while Liberal Democrat deputy leader Mr Hughes received £45,000 plus costs.
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