Proceedings resume, defence now re-examining computer scientist Christian Grofhoth. #Assange
Witness says that Guardian journalist David Leigh pressured Assange to give him the passcode to the decrypted files telling him "You could be in an ornage jumpsuit heading to Guantamo bay before you release them." #AssangeCase
Witness says that he had been unable to find any record of anyone releasing the secret password to the files before David Leigh did so in his book. #Assange
Summers and the judge disagreeing if he is asking the witness questions that have already been answered. #Assange
Summers says the prosecution are not "producing evidence," but instead "just stuff they downloaded from the internet,"
Notes one part of their bundle is an editorial from as newspaper, and says that adds nothing of significance to the case. #Assange
Defence say that the other witness that was due to testify today is not available and another is uncertain, so we may not have further evidence today. #Assange
Court adjourns for lunch, back at 2.10 (although we may not have a witness) #Assange
Proceedings resume, legal teams discussing the next witness to see if his evidence needs to be heard or can just be read into the record, #Assange
The witness is to testify about torture at the US military base on Guantanamo bay, prosecution saying that isn't a matter the court is considering and is not relevant.
Defence saying the fact WikiLeaks exposed this is important to their defence as it goes to article 8 of the Human Rights act and the rights of journalists.
Judge Baraitser rules that the witness, journalist Andy Worthington does not need to be called as the prosecution does not plan to cross-examine, so she can just read his statement. #Assange
Court now considering if they need to call another witness, Cassandra Fairbanks, defence want to consult Mr Assange for his views.
Lewis, for the prosecution, says defence witnesses are "very repetitive," noting we've "had about 10 journalists all saying the same thing." he adds. #Assange
Lewis on witness statements, "we are not terribly helped by 200-page submissions.
Court adjourns for 30 minutes. #Assange
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Why did the Sun/News of the world hack William and Harry so much?
A thread.
Royal news and gossip was a staple of their output, but their problem was that, in 2006/2010 the younger members of the family, who the public was most interested wouldn't cooperate, as they blamed the press for Diana's death
Their Royal reporters were also mostly middle aged men in suits, they wouldn't exactly blend in at the London nightspots the young set hung out at
Counsel now going over emails sent to the Mail on Sunday to Harry's solicitors asking if they wanted to "comment or guide," them on their planned article.
Counsel, Harry had only made the offer to pay when the judicial review was already in progress.
Says "That's the basis of what the criticism [in the article] was about
Back at court (by video link) for a motions hearing in the case of Prince Harry v Associated Newspapers.
Not sure what I'll be able to report, but will let you all know what I can.