Phone-hacking scandal: Jonathan Rees obtained information using dark arts

Another example of causality, correlation, and negative stereotyping. What the story fails to mention is that what Jonathan Rees is alleged to have done is also against the principles of Freemasonry. Given the allegations made, I think this would have strengthened the case against him, rather than use it as a nice narrative 'hook' (which purely from a writing perspective, it is).

But then again, it is the Guardian!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/jun/08/phone-hacking-scandal-jonathan-rees