Mediagazer: Man convicted in conspiracy case also accused of hacking computer for NoW (Guardian)

9:05 AM ET, February 21, 2012

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Guardian:

Man convicted in conspiracy case also accused of hacking computer for NoW — Philip Campbell Smith, who allegedly hacked former army spy's computer for News of the World, convicted of conspiring to illegally access private information for profit — A man at the centre of allegations …

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