Former newspaper editor and ex-Downing Street communications chief Andy Coulson was found guilty Tuesday of conspiracy to hack phones in what is widely seen as an embarrassment for British Prime Minister David Cameron . Jurors in phone hacking trial retire for morning , to return the past three years the night . Andy Coulson found guilty of conspiracy to hack phones ; jury still considering other charges . Former newspaper chief Rebekah Brooks is cleared of all charges . `` I am extremely sorry that I employed him , '' PM Rebekah Brooks says of ex-aide David Cameron .
Jurors in phone hacking trial retire for morning , to return the past three years the night . Andy Coulson found guilty of conspiracy to hack phones ; jury still considering other charges . Former newspaper chief Rebekah Brooks is cleared of all charges . `` I am extremely sorry that I employed him , '' PM Rebekah Brooks says of ex-aide David Cameron .