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**Teutone** · 07-25-2008, 02:09 AM

Mosley delight at ruling
Eurosport - Thu, 24 Jul 12:02:00 2008

FIA president Max Mosley has expressed delight following his victory in a High Court case against the News of the World for violation of privacy.

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The tabloid ran a story earlier this year accusing him of partaking in a 'Nazi-themed sex orgy' with five prostitutes.

Mosley, who always denied any Nazi connotations to the orgy, sought 'exemplary' damages for a breach of privacy and was awarded £60,000.

Mosley said he was pleased and hoped the media would abstain from reporting such incidents in the future.

"This judgment has nailed the Nazi lie upon which the News of the World sought to justify their disgraceful intrusion into my private life," he stated. "By law we are all entitled to have our privacy respected.

"The News of the World invaded my privacy, dreamt up the most offensive headline possible, and decided that I should not be contacted before publication to prevent me asking the court for the injunction I would have been entitled to.

"They and their lawyers have then conducted this case so as to cause maximum embarrassment in the hope that I would be discouraged from continuing.

"I needed a strong judgment to make it absolutely clear that what the News of the World did was wrong. Obtaining that in the full glare of the media has been extremely difficult but I am delighted that we have achieved what we set out to do.

"I hope my case will help deter newspapers in the UK from pursuing this type of invasive and salacious journalism. I have learnt first hand how devastating an invasion of privacy can be and how readily papers like the News of the World will destroy lives in the knowledge that few of their victims will dare sue them. I want to encourage a change in that practice.

"As I promised at the outset, the damages will go to the FIA Foundation to further their work for road safety and the environment.

"Finally, I would like to thank all those who have supported me during this difficult period."

Jonathan Symcox / Eurosport

07-25-2008, 02:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Teutone CH4S Artist Date registered: Sep 2004 Vehicle: 1985 500SEC, 1991 190E 2.6, bought 07/08 with 50k original miles. Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,555	Mosley delight at ruling Mosley delight at ruling Eurosport - Thu, 24 Jul 12:02:00 2008 FIA president Max Mosley has expressed delight following his victory in a High Court case against the News of the World for violation of privacy. More StoriesMosley wins landmark orgy case Photo gallery: Pit babes The tabloid ran a story earlier this year accusing him of partaking in a 'Nazi-themed sex orgy' with five prostitutes. Mosley, who always denied any Nazi connotations to the orgy, sought 'exemplary' damages for a breach of privacy and was awarded £60,000. Mosley said he was pleased and hoped the media would abstain from reporting such incidents in the future. "This judgment has nailed the Nazi lie upon which the News of the World sought to justify their disgraceful intrusion into my private life," he stated. "By law we are all entitled to have our privacy respected. "The News of the World invaded my privacy, dreamt up the most offensive headline possible, and decided that I should not be contacted before publication to prevent me asking the court for the injunction I would have been entitled to. "They and their lawyers have then conducted this case so as to cause maximum embarrassment in the hope that I would be discouraged from continuing. "I needed a strong judgment to make it absolutely clear that what the News of the World did was wrong. Obtaining that in the full glare of the media has been extremely difficult but I am delighted that we have achieved what we set out to do. "I hope my case will help deter newspapers in the UK from pursuing this type of invasive and salacious journalism. I have learnt first hand how devastating an invasion of privacy can be and how readily papers like the News of the World will destroy lives in the knowledge that few of their victims will dare sue them. I want to encourage a change in that practice. "As I promised at the outset, the damages will go to the FIA Foundation to further their work for road safety and the environment. "Finally, I would like to thank all those who have supported me during this difficult period." Jonathan Symcox / Eurosport