[mountainbunny]

So, there’s been a trial and a guilty verdict handed down?

I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but Murdock's papers have admitted to the hacking previously.

This issue has been in the news in the UK with the same cast of characters since 2006. It's been to court, people have gone to jail, and huge fines and judgments have been paid.

The people in charge of the News admitted to further charges last week and ended up shutting down the newspaper to try to appease the public.

Here is a timeline of events: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/phone-hacking/8623682/News-of-the-World-axed-timeline-of-the-phone-hacking-scandal.html

So, yes, there have been trials and they have admitted to their guilt over this issue.

The search is for "tabloid admits hacking" (no quotes):

http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=tabloid+admits+hacking&btnG=Google+Search

[Liberty Valance]

Thanks mb - I appreciate the background and links.