No charges to be laid in Royal hoax
Posted Dec 28, 2012 9:08 am.
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It appears the Australian DJ’s behind the Royal hoax and prank call to a London hospital will not face any criminal charges in the United Kingdom.
Sydney Police have revealed that no request has been received from Scotland Yard to interview either Mel Greig or Michael Christian.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, was being treated for extreme morning sickness when the pair called and duped a nurse into giving out private information.
Jacintha Saldanha later committed suicide after putting through their fake phone call to a duty nurse who also believed she was talking to the Queen and Prince Charles.
It’s believed Saldanha had a history of emotional problems.
The Australian radio station where the pair works has pledged $500,000 to help the dead woman’s family.
