Rebecca Brooks receives 10.8 Million payoff. Really!!
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It seems to me that there are clearly two laws operating on the UK today. One for the have's one for the have nots. See
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20705535
How a major UK company can award such a sum to an employee accused of serious criminal acts in the employment of that company, is beyond me. If ever there was a good example of crime paying in the UK this must surely be the one.
I am interested to see if others agree.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20705535
How a major UK company can award such a sum to an employee accused of serious criminal acts in the employment of that company, is beyond me. If ever there was a good example of crime paying in the UK this must surely be the one.
I am interested to see if others agree.
Steffan said:
It seems to me that there are clearly two laws operating on the UK today. One for the have's one for the have nots. See
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20705535
How a major UK company can award such a sum to an employee accused of serious criminal acts in the employment of that company, is beyond me. If ever there was a good example of crime paying in the UK this must surely be the one.
I am interested to see if others agree.
The how is easy - they sent a cheque. The why is more interesting. Her taking the fall for News International seems to be worth rather a lot...http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20705535
How a major UK company can award such a sum to an employee accused of serious criminal acts in the employment of that company, is beyond me. If ever there was a good example of crime paying in the UK this must surely be the one.
I am interested to see if others agree.
She did well for herself, from a secretary at NOW to Chief Executive of News International in 20 years, with no qualifications or worthwhile journalistic achievements.
It certainly seems as though she can do no wrong in Rupert Murdoch's eyes. I wonder if she has some interesting photos of him hidden away somewhere.
It certainly seems as though she can do no wrong in Rupert Murdoch's eyes. I wonder if she has some interesting photos of him hidden away somewhere.
Don't be fooled by Brooks' fluffy exterior.
A friend is a former employee of hers and reports that she's hard as nails.
My guess is that Brooks has enough dirt on practices that News International senior management were not only aware of - but actively sanctioned - they'd gladly pay her £10.8M to slink off quietly.
Her Compromise Agreement must make interesting reading...
A friend is a former employee of hers and reports that she's hard as nails.
My guess is that Brooks has enough dirt on practices that News International senior management were not only aware of - but actively sanctioned - they'd gladly pay her £10.8M to slink off quietly.
Her Compromise Agreement must make interesting reading...
Eric Mc said:
Because she's worth it - as her class always feel they are.
And I am referring to "The Entitled Class" - which is nothing to do with aristocracy or the Upper Class. This is a new elite - who live by a whole set of different rules and mores to you and I.
I am very pleased that you include me in your different rules set!! And I am referring to "The Entitled Class" - which is nothing to do with aristocracy or the Upper Class. This is a new elite - who live by a whole set of different rules and mores to you and I.
Interesting comments from several Ph'ers in the subject. I would suggest that am immediate high court judicial review on the legality of that decision by the Directors and the flagrant disregard for rewarding criminality would very possibly succeed.
Sadly none of the politicians in power, including DC who is, as we know a serious friend of and frequent correspondent with Rebecca Brooks, have the bottle for it. Or the judgement. Not to mention the awful Andy Coulson the other bosom pal of DC. You can judge a man by his friends.
If she is found guilty, as I believe she will be, then the remuneration committee at News International should face prosecution. Naturally given our supine politicians they will not.
Isn't there a chance she'll face jail time? I'm sure £10.8m will make the prospect of her taking her punishment quietly more likely?*
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20405915
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20405915
- plus she may well be found innocent of any charges..
2.5pi said:
Isn't there a chance she'll face jail time? I'm sure £10.8m will make the prospect of her taking her punishment quietly more likely?*
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20405915
I seem to recall that there is a clause saying if she gets found guilty she loses the lot.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20405915
- plus she may well be found innocent of any charges..
Or did I dream that.
davepoth said:
The how is easy - they sent a cheque. The why is more interesting. Her taking the fall for News International seems to be worth rather a lot...
It's almost as if someone else should have been jailed as well but she has shut up and doing the time instead and being paid for it. But that can't be right can it?!!? Jasandjules said:
davepoth said:
The how is easy - they sent a cheque. The why is more interesting. Her taking the fall for News International seems to be worth rather a lot...
It's almost as if someone else should have been jailed as well but she has shut up and doing the time instead and being paid for it. But that can't be right can it?!!? marcosgt said:
Sparta VAG said:
Agreed. Don't know why they don't bin her for gross misconduct after not pay her anything.
Mind you, she probably knows where a lot of the Murdoch bodies are buried.
Ha ha - EXACTLY the words that went through my mind... and she probably buried a few for them too...Mind you, she probably knows where a lot of the Murdoch bodies are buried.
M.
And in 10 years, a "tell all" memoir book with sordid details of lots of stuff and another big payout from the publishing company. Successful at business? Nah, just know when to bury stuff, when to dig it up and when to cover up the sordid details of your boss....
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