Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson has been found guilty of conspiracy to hack phones.
Ex-News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks was cleared of all charges in the phone-hacking trial.
Coulson went on to become director of communications for David Cameron. The prime minister has now apologised for making the appointment.
Royals, celebrities and victims of crime were among those whose phones were hacked by the News of the World.
Speaking after the verdicts were delivered, Mr Cameron gave a “full and frank” apology, saying: “It was the wrong decision and I am very clear about that.”
Coulson and Mrs Brooks were among seven defendants on trial at the Old Bailey.
The verdicts in full are:
• Andy Coulson was found guilty of a charge of conspiracy to intercept voicemails
• Mrs Brooks was found not guilty of conspiracy to hack voicemails, two counts of conspiracy to pay public officials and two counts of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice
• Former News of the World managing editor Stuart Kuttner was found not guilty of conspiring to hack voicemails
• Cheryl Carter, Charlie Brooks and News International’s former head of security Mark Hanna were cleared of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. BBC
