BBC to pay damages to Cliff Richard over police raid, says press freedom at risk
British singer Cliff Richard won substantial damages on Wednesday after London's High Court ruled the BBC had breached his privacy by televising a police raid on his house which he said had left him feeling violated.
BBC News - UK — The singer is awarded £210,000 in damages after the BBC breached his privacy with its reporting of a police raid at his home. more info
Reuters — British singer Cliff Richard won 210,000 pounds ($273,735.00) in damages on Wednesday after London's High Court ruled the broadcaster had breached his privacy by televisi... more info
Reuters — British singer Cliff Richard won 210,000 pounds ($273,735) in damages on Wednesday after London's High Court ruled the BBC had breached his privacy by televising a raid o... more info
Reuters — British singer Cliff Richard won substantial damages on Wednesday after London's High Court ruled the BBC had breached his privacy by televising a police raid on his hous... more info
New York Times — After a High Court hearing, a judge ordered damages of about $280,000. The case has potential repercussions for the reporting of criminal cases. more info
Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Richard had sued the broadcaster for its coverage of the 2014 raid, when police were investigating alleged sex offenses. more info
Sky News — Sir Cliff Richard struggled to sleep during a "torturous" four-year privacy battle against the BBC which cost him £4m, his friend Gloria Hunniford has told Sky News. more info