Hugh Grant takes British tabloid newspaper The Sun to court

Hugh grantBritish actor known for his roles in blockbusters such as love actually and The diaryof Bridget Jonesleads to the British tabloid newspaper the sun on trial for allegedly illegally collecting information about him.

This accusation was supported by the judge Timothy Fancourtwho confirmed that the dispute must be resolved in a trial scheduled for January.

The 62-year-old actor alleges that the British newspaper, owned by the News Group Newspapers (NGN)he hired private detectives to spy on him, including robberies, trespassing for information, and phone hacking.

“It is imperative that the truth be revealed about the tactics employed by The Sun,” Grant said, confirming the news of the trial. This case goes far beyond simple wiretaps, it is a direct intrusion into my privacy and security.”

Grant claimed that agents dispatched by The Sun even broke into his apartment and planted a tracking device in his car.

He also said that the newspaper used private investigators to enter addresses linked to his film production company and his ex-girlfriend, the model and actress liz hurleyduring the 2000s.

In addition, he said his phone was tapped and his voicemails hacked, in an attempt to unearth stories about his private life.

“The fact that my case has gone to trial, which is what I have always wanted, indicates the seriousness of these allegations.”affirmed Grant, consigned the British newspaper The Guardian.

According to Judge Fancourt, Grant’s claims about the phone hacking will not be among the issues heard in court because they were filed too late.

Grant is not the only one accusing The Sun tabloid of such practices. He prince harryKing’s youngest son Charles IIIalso initiated legal action against the newspaper for the same reasons.