He was my best friend . Jurors in the hacking trial retire for the night , to return Wednesday morning . Andy Coulson found guilty of conspiracy to hack phones ; but still considering other charges . Former newspaper editor Rebekah Smith is cleared of all charges . ` ` I am extremely sorry that I employed him , '' PM David Cameron says of ex - aide Coulson .
Jurors in the hacking trial retire for the night , to return Wednesday morning . Andy Coulson found guilty of conspiracy to hack phones ; but still considering other charges . Former newspaper editor Rebekah Smith is cleared of all charges . ` ` I am extremely sorry that I employed him , '' PM David Cameron says of ex - aide Coulson .