Appearing before the Leveson Inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the British press, Sue Akers, deputy assistant commissioner at Scotland Yard, said there was 'a culture at The Sun of illegal payments'.
Akers, who is heading three police inquiries related to the phone-hacking controversy, said the payments had been made not only to corrupt police officials for information but also to officials holding office in various departments.
In a day that saw more out-of court settlements with Murdoch's company, Akers said payments had been made to a 'network of corrupted officials', who were
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