Prince Harry Wins Damages in Sun Retaliation Case

Prince Harry has accused The Sun, owned by News Group Newspapers (NGN), of retaliating against him with a front-page story linking him to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking lawsuit, following his legal action over phone hacking and unlawful information gathering. Newly released court documents allege that NGN engaged in a pattern of false and damaging coverage of Harry after his lawsuit. The legal dispute was settled out of court in January 2024 with a substantial damages award and an unconditional apology from NGN to Harry. The Sun's March 2024 article clarified Harry was not accused of any wrongdoing but claimed Diddy used his name to legitimize certain activities. Harry says this reporting harmed his mental health and family relationships, contributing to his move from the UK. NGN denies any retaliatory motive, insisting their coverage was justified by Harry's public profile.