British singer Cliff Richard wins damages over BBC televised police raid
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 televising a raid on his house which the entertainer said damaged his reputation.
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
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
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
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