News of the World phone-hacker Dan Evans given community service
A JOURNALIST involved in the News of the World hacking scandal was spared from a prison sentence yesterday despite accessing the voicemails and text messages of hundreds of people.
Dan Evans was given 200 hours of community service instead of the original sentence of 10 months after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice.
Mr Evans was also liable for one count of misconduct in public office and two counts of conspiracy.
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