Overview
- Frost alleged her voicemails were intercepted and private medical details, including an ectopic pregnancy in 2003, were obtained without consent.
- She became tearful on the stand and briefly left the courtroom, saying years of intrusive coverage left her humiliated and unwell.
- Associated Newspapers denied any unlawful practices, arguing stories were sourced legitimately through family leaks or a freelance journalist and that her claim is out of time.
- Frost’s barrister cited a draft Mail on Sunday piece by Katie Nicholl containing details she says even close relatives did not know, with notes referencing a private investigator at ELI; the publisher said any payments were unrelated.
- The trial before Mr Justice Nicklin continues through March, with other claimants including Prince Harry, Sir Elton John, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Liz Hurley.