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First Jail Sentence In U.K. Hacking Scandal

Murdoch Madness

A British judge sentenced a former Scotland Yard official to 15 months in jail in connection with the News of the World phone hacking investigation—and hinted at harsh sentences in future trials.

Peter Jukes

Published Feb. 1 2013 1:00PM EST

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Peter Jukes

Peter Jukes

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