Murdoch confirms Dowlers to receive £2m over hacking

[dipsydoodle]

Source: BBC news

Rupert Murdoch has confirmed the family of murder victim Milly Dowler will receive a £2m settlement over the hacking of her phone's voicemail.

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News Corp chairman Mr Murdoch said he would also give £1m to charities chosen by the Dowlers, to underscore his regret at the "abhorrent" behaviour.

The Dowler family said the £1m donation was "a fitting tribute" to Milly.

The Dowlers have said they will share Mr Murdoch's donation between the Shooting Star Chase, Child Victims of Crime, Suzy Lamplugh Trust, Hampton Pool Trust, Braintumouruk.org and Cancer Research.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15408502

[Kingofalldems]

1. Looks like Murdoch got off easy on that one

Am I wrong?

[dipsydoodle]

2. Its an act of atonement

and should be viewed as such.

I think their lawyer may have preferred a higher figure. The Dowler Family had said all along that money wasn't an issue here and I have a feeling they played no part in reaching the figure quoted.