CNN keeps quiet over claims against Piers Morgan
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.CNN was keeping silent last night as phone-hacking claims against the Daily Mirror’s publisher refocused attention on Piers Morgan, the tabloid’s ex-editor who now has his own talk show on the US network.
The news channel declined to comment about the cases, and would not reveal whether it was conducting its own investigation. Instead, the broadcaster referred all queries to Trinity Mirror.
A story published on the CNN website simply stated that “one of the claims filed by [lawyer Mark] Lewis... relates to a period when Piers Morgan, who now hosts a CNN talk show... was editor of the Daily Mirror.
“Morgan has said in the past that he has never hacked a voice-mail and vigorously denied ever ordering phone hacking,” it said.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments