Doreen Lawrence tells court she felt ‘taken for a fool’ by Daily Mail publisher

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Michael Savage Media editorFebruary 2, 2026 at 04:21 PM

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Doreen Lawrence, mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, testified in High Court against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), publisher of the Daily Mail, alleging unlawful information gathering. Lawrence is one of seven individuals, including Prince Harry and Elton John, suing ANL for phone hacking and other illegal practices. She stated she felt betrayed by the Daily Mail, which had publicly supported her son's case, accusing them of exploiting her family's tragedy for credibility while simultaneously targeting her with surveillance and corrupt payments to police. Lawrence claims these activities occurred between 1997 and 2007, impacting her trust and causing renewed victimization. ANL denies all allegations, dismissing them as "lurid" and "preposterous."

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London 30% David Furnish 40% Elton John 40% Elizabeth Hurley 40% Sadie Frost 40% Simon Hughes 40% Prince Harry 50% Paul Dacre 50% Stephen Lawrence ×370% Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) ×375% Daily Mail ×580% Doreen Lawrence ×490%

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doreen lawrence 100% unlawful information gathering 90% daily mail 90% phone hacking 80% associated newspapers ltd (anl) 70% blagging 70% legal action 60% stephen lawrence 60% high court 50%