Hacking verdicts pile pressure on Cameron, Murdoch

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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s epic tabloid phone-hacking trial ended Wednesday with a hung jury on two final counts — and a judge’s rebuke for Prime Minister David Cameron, whose televised comments about the case while it was still underway almost scuttled proceedings.

Cameron is already under pressure for his ties to the only person convicted at the trial, former News of the World tabloid editor — and ex-Downing Street communications director — Andy Coulson.

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