Brooks charged in hacking scandal

Rebekah Brooks came out fighting as she became one of the first suspects to be prosecuted over the phone-hacking scandal.

The former News International chief executive, her husband — former racehorse trainer Charlie Brooks — and four others will appear in court accused of plotting to hide evidence.

Mr and Mrs Brooks branded the Crown Prosecution Service’s decision as “weak and unjust” as they arrived at London police stations to be charged by detectives.