A tabloid editor in Ireland has resigned amid backlash over topless photos of Kate Middleton, ABC News reports. The Irish Daily Star is one of many publications to have printed the scandalous photos of Kate topless with Prince William, taken while the couple was on private holiday in France.
Upon reaction to the photos from the Royal Palace, the Northern and Shell group, which owns the Daily Star, issued a statement saying they disagreed with the paper's decision to run the photos.
In the aftermath of the photo scandal, the company faced tension from shareholders and threatened to shut down the publication. In light of this, editor Michael O'Kane tendered his resignation.
The royal family has pushed for criminal charges in the case against the photographer responsible for the snaps. The man was recently identified to French authorities.
Upon reaction to the photos from the Royal Palace, the Northern and Shell group, which owns the Daily Star, issued a statement saying they disagreed with the paper's decision to run the photos.
In the aftermath of the photo scandal, the company faced tension from shareholders and threatened to shut down the publication. In light of this, editor Michael O'Kane tendered his resignation.
The royal family has pushed for criminal charges in the case against the photographer responsible for the snaps. The man was recently identified to French authorities.
- 11/25/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The editor of the Irish Daily Star has resigned after his decision to publish Kate Middleton's topless photos led to his suspension and a possible shutdown of the tabloid. Michael O'Kane, who was suspended in September for the incident, stepped down from his position following tensions with shareholders and a tabloid owner's threats to shutter the publication, according to ABC News. "As a result of the publication on 15 September 12, issues arose with the shareholders of Independent Star Limited," the Irish Daily Star wrote in a statement to the BBC. "Having considered those issues in tandem with Mr. O'Kane, it is Mr. O'Kane's decision to resign as editor of the...
- 11/24/2012
- E! Online
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have won their first legal battle in an attempt to block further publication of photos of the Duchess sunbathing topless while on vacation in France. The photos must not be published again, a French court ruled Tuesday, according to the BBC. And Closer magazine, which was the first to obtain and print them, was ordered to give the originals to the couple within 24 hours. A St. James’s Palace spokesperson said: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome the judge’s ruling." Photos: William & Kate's Asia AdventuresThe ruling applies only to France. The Irish...
- 9/18/2012
- by Tim Nudd
- PEOPLE.com
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