Nine more people are suing Independent News and Media and its former chairman Leslie Buckley over alleged data hacking. They have alleged Mr Buckley was “heavily involved in the wrongful acts” committed against them. They argue that these affidavits show that the alleged data leak was carried out “under the instruction” of Mr Buckley. Earlier last month, Mr McAleese sought similar permission from the court to rely on the same material for his and his clients’ cases against INM and Mr Buckley. The solicitor is taking a separate case against the defendants, claiming a statement by Mr Buckley about a costly legal contract between Mr McAleese and INM was damaging to him.

Source: The Irish Times July 04, 2020 15:45 UTC