Prince Harry and others ordered to pay Daily Mail
A UK court ordered Prince Harry, Elton John and five other claimants to pay an initial £9.5 million to the Daily Mail after their invasion of privacy case failed, and said they could be liable for roughly £25 million more in legal costs if the publisher seeks recovery. Justice Nicklin criticized the speculative nature of the claims and the claimants' refusal to withdraw serious allegations, describing the conduct as unreasonable to a high degree. Associated Newspapers said it spent more than £34 million on the case, and the claimants have until October 2 to decide whether to appeal.
Claimants must pay £9.5 million and may owe £25 million more.
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Claimants sued the Daily Mail for invasion of privacy. The court found insufficient evidence for the claims. The claimants may appeal and costs may be set by specialist judges.
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