London: Former Rupert Murdoch executive Rebekah Brooks has been granted bail until September as she awaits trial on charges of attempting to cover up evidence of phone hacking.
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Former Murdoch executive Rebekah Brooks in court
Former Rupert Murdoch executive Rebekah Brooks has been granted bail until September as she awaits trial on charges of attempting to cover up evidence of phone hacking
- AP
- Published: 17:13 June 22, 2012
Brooks made a brief court appearance in London on Friday. She was bailed until a hearing on September 26 at which she is expected to enter a plea.
Brooks, the former head of Murdoch's British newspaper operation, was charged last month with conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
Prosecutors say she removed boxes of material from the company's archive and tried to conceal documents, computers and other material from police.
Brooks has denied wrongdoing.
Her husband Charlie Brooks, her personal assistant, her chauffeur and two security personnel face similar charges.
They all appeared at Southwark Crown Court Friday and were granted bail.
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