As Scandal Widens, NotW's Hollywood Writer Arrested

Arrest renews concerns that NotW reporters hacked phones in America
By Mark Russell,  Newser Staff
Posted Aug 18, 2011 10:29 AM CDT
As Scandal Widens, NotW's Hollywood Writer Arrested
A copy of the title banner of the last edition of the British tabloid newspaper, the News of the World, is pictured in central London on July 10, 2011.   (Getty Images)

A former News of the World journalist who covered the United States from Los Angeles for several years was arrested today in London for his role in the ongoing phone-hacking scandal, reports the Guardian. The arrest of James Desborough further raises questions about whether NotW hacked phones in the United States, which the FBI started investigating over 9/11 victims but has since expanded.

Desborough was awarded the 2009 British Press Award for show biz reporter of the year, praised by judges for "uncompromising scoops which mean no celebrity with secrets can sleep easy." He worked for NotW until the paper was suddenly shut down last month. (More News of the World stories.)

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