According to Press Gazette, Mirror publisher has agreed to pay a substantial sum in damages to a model who alleged that her voicemails were hacked. The claim centres on messages relating to Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz, and the settlement is the latest financial consequence for the news outlet following the phone‑hacking fallout.
The model’s complaint detailed that her private phone messages were unlawfully accessed and that the content could have been used for publication. Press Gazette reports that the figure for the damages has not been disclosed, but describes it as “substantial.” The case adds to a series of legal actions against media organisations for breaching privacy rights.
Mirror’s settlement comes amid a broader reckoning with phone hacking scandals that have affected UK press firms for years, prompting ongoing scrutiny over the legality of journalism practices and the protection of personal communications.