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Andy Coulson
Former News of the World Editor
Journalist, Political Advisor
Overview
Edited News of the World during phone hacking period. Became Cameron's communications director. Convicted of phone hacking conspiracy.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
PHONE HACKING: Oversaw systematic phone hacking at News of the World
MILLY DOWLER: Paper hacked murdered schoolgirl's phone under his editorship
CONVICTION: Convicted of conspiracy to intercept communications
PRISON: Served 5 months of 18-month sentence
Related Investigations (3)
Criminal Charges & Violations
1 documented violations
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000Conspiracy to intercept communications(Criminal)
Known Associates & Connections
David Cameron
Employer, hired as communications director
Rebekah Brooks
News International colleague
Rupert Murdoch
Employer
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- January 21, 1968
- Birthplace
- Wickford, Essex, England
Education
Key Timeline
January 21, 1968
Born in Wickford, Essex
2003
Becomes News of the World editor
2007
Resigns, joins Cameron's team
2011
Resigns from government amid hacking scandal
July 2014
Convicted of phone hacking conspiracy