R v Goodman (Clive) Brooks (Rebekah) Coulson (Andrew) (2013 - 2014)

David Spens QC led the defence of Clive Goodman, former royal editor of the News of the World, in the News International phone hacking trial.

David, assisted by Tom Coke Smyth, led the defence of Clive Goodman, former royal editor of the News of the World, in the News International phone hacking trial in which Rebekah Brooks, Andy Coulson and others were also tried.  The jury failed to reach a verdict on the charges he faced of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office, and subsequently the CPS offered no evidence.

Read media report HERE