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Ex-NoW reporter's conviction quashed Ex-NoW reporter Ryan Sabey has conviction quashed
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An ex-News of the World reporter convicted of using a soldier in Prince Harry's regiment as a paid source has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.An ex-News of the World reporter convicted of using a soldier in Prince Harry's regiment as a paid source has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.
Ryan Sabey, 35, was accused over payments to Paul Brunt, 33, while working at the now-closed Sunday paper. Ryan Sabey, 35, was accused over payments made to Paul Brunt, 33.
Mr Sabey was found guilty of aiding and abetting misconduct in a public office. Mr Sabey was found guilty of aiding and abetting misconduct in a public office and Mr Brunt of committing misconduct in a public office.
But the Lord Chief Justice quashed the conviction on the grounds that the jury was misdirected by the trial judge. But the Lord Chief Justice quashed both men's convictions following appeals.
And Lord Thomas also confirmed there would be no retrial. Lord Thomas said this was on the grounds that the jury was misdirected by the trial judge.
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders had already said she would not pursue the case. Earlier this year Mr Sabey became the second journalist to be convicted under the Metropolitan Police's Operation Elveden, which is looking into alleged payments to public officials for information.
The Old Bailey heard in February how Mr Brunt, of Kentish Town, north London, was paid more than £16,000 for stories about the prince over 18 months, from 2006.
'Naturally pleased'
Mr Brunt was later found guilty by a majority verdict on two counts of committing misconduct in a public office through his dealings with the News of the World and the Sun.
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders had previously announced she would not seek a retrial for Mr Sabey if his conviction was quashed, but would for Mr Brunt.
Following the quashing of Mr Brunt's conviction, Lord Thomas accepted the prosecution's application for his retrial at the Old Bailey, calling for it to take place "as expeditiously as possible".
Speaking as he left court, Mr Sabey said he was "naturally pleased" after winning his appeal.
"I just want to say I'm thankful for the judgment from the Lord Chief Justice," he said.
"I would like to thank the many people for their support - friends, family and colleagues - over the recent months."