Latest / Fresh Intelligence / Prince Harry's Legal Team Accused of 'Intimidating' Private Investigator, Leaving Him 'Fearful For His Safety' Before Bombshell Trial
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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: A witness in Prince Harry's upcoming lawsuit alleges that the former royal's legal team has intimidated him to the point of fearing for his safety, according to radar, online.com.
- 0:28[SPEAKER_00]: Private investigator Gavin Burroughs made these claims during a pretrial hearing ahead of the January 19 trial, where the Duke of Sussex, 41, is expected to appear.
- 0:37[SPEAKER_00]: Harry, along with celebrities such as Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, is suing associated newspapers, the publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, for unlawful information gathering.
- 0:48[SPEAKER_00]: Burroughs previously admitted to obtaining information through phone tapping and hacking voicemails for these publications in 2021, though he later recanted and claimed his signature on earlier documents was forced.
- 0:59[SPEAKER_00]: During the January 15 hearing, Burroughs requested to provide his testimony remotely, citing intimidation attempts by individuals associated with Harry's legal team.
- 1:09[SPEAKER_00]: His attorney, Tom Pool, stated that Burroughs has always been willing to testify but now feels that doing so could jeopardize his safety.
- 1:16[SPEAKER_00]: Pool described an incident where Burroughs received a message from Byline Times, perceived as a blatant attempt to intimidate him right before the trial.
- 1:24[SPEAKER_00]: Byline Time's sister publication reportedly has connections to Graham Johnson, a convicted phone hacker who is collaborated with Harry's legal team and gathering evidence against associated newspapers.
- 1:34[SPEAKER_00]: As the trial approaches, Harry will return to the UK, with his testimony scheduled for January 22.
- 1:40[SPEAKER_00]: Speculation arose regarding a possible reconciliatory meeting with his father, King Charles III, who is currently believed to be in Scotland.
- 1:49[SPEAKER_00]: Charles reportedly labels Harry as untrustworthy due to concerns that private discussions might lead to the press.
- 1:55[SPEAKER_00]: Royal expert Kinsey Scofield emphasized the royal family's apprehension regarding Harry, especially in light of his public accusations against them and is ongoing legal battles, which have caused significant embarrassment to his family.
- 2:07[SPEAKER_00]: British Broadcaster Helena Chard noted that Harry's life now appears built on conflict, highlighting the likelihood of no reunion between him and the king during this visit.
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