Kieron Dyer Settles Lawsuit Against Mirror Group

Kieron Dyer, a former England footballer, has settled a High Court claim against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) regarding unlawful information gathering and misuse of his private information from 1998 to 2011. Dyer cited 63 articles in his lawsuit, which included allegations of voicemail interception and harassment by journalists. MGN admitted to some unlawful activities, including intercepting Dyer's voicemails between 2003 and 2005, and apologized for the distress caused, although they denied that the specific articles were a direct result of these actions. The settlement includes financial compensation to Dyer, covering his legal costs, and a commitment from MGN not to unlawfully obtain his private information in the future. Dyer expressed that the press intrusion had a significant negative impact on his mental health, relationships, and career, describing the experience as 'horrible'. This case highlights ongoing concerns about media ethics and privacy rights in journalism.