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British police arrest former Murdoch aide Rebekah Brooks: report

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Chief Executive of News International, Rebekah Brooks, listens to speeches during the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, northern England in this October 6, 2009, file photo. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Chief Executive of News International, Rebekah Brooks, listens to speeches during the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, northern England in this October 6, 2009, file photo.

Credit: Reuters/Phil Noble

LONDON | Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:13am EDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Police have arrested Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of News Corp's British newspaper arm News International, Sky News reported on Sunday.

British police confirmed they had arrested a 43-year-old woman over phone hacking allegations, but did not give a name.

Brooks, 43, resigned over phone hacking allegations at News International's News of the World newspaper, of which she was once editor.

(Reporting by Mohammed Abbas)
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Neurochuck wrote:
She may have to worry that she knows too much for her own good health.
About police, political bigshots, David, donations, arrangements,…

Jul 17, 2011 9:24am EDT  --  Report as abuse
USAPragmatist wrote:
Does her look remind anyone of the evil IRA woman from the movie ‘Patriot Games’?

Jul 17, 2011 12:19pm EDT  --  Report as abuse
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