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The Sun corruption trial - setting the scene

Two Sun journalists are again on trial for allegedly making corrupt payments to a police officer in return for information and photos. Here's the context.

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Under the light wood walls of a modern courtroom in the City of London, a British media morality story is playing out. Its conclusion will settle the fate of two long-serving journalists on the Sun, the country’s best-selling newspaper.

In 2011, Jamie Pyatt and Chris Pharo were experienced, long-standing journalists on the Sun – a scoop-full reporter and an assistant editor. Months after the phone hacking scandal pierced the public consciousness, their working lives changed dramatically.