Rebekah Brooks & Andy Coulson Facing Criminal Charges

The transcript discusses various legal charges against individuals associated with the News of the World, including Andy Colson and Rebecca Brooks. Colson faces allegations of phone hacking and paying public officials for information, while Brooks is charged with paying a Ministry of Defence employee for stories. The transcript also covers the broader investigations, such as Operation Elveden, which looks into corrupt payments to public officials. The investigations are expected to continue for several years, with significant financial implications.

What was Colson accused of during his time at the News of the World?

• Leaking government secrets

• Embezzling funds from the newspaper

• Phone hacking and paying for a royal directory

• Plagiarizing articles

How did David Cameron react to the news about Colson's charges?

• He immediately fired Colson

• He expressed regret and emphasized the importance of following evidence

• He defended Colson's actions

• He denied any knowledge of the situation

What new charge does Rebecca Brooks face?

• Tax evasion

• Bribing a judge

• Phone hacking

• Paying a Ministry of Defence employee for stories

What is the focus of Operation Elveden?

• Investigating phone hacking

• Investigating corrupt payments to public officials

• Investigating tax fraud

• Investigating insider trading

How long could the combined investigations last, according to police?

• One year

• Two years

• Five years

• Three years