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The BBC appointed a retired judge to lead investigation into 1995 interview.
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BBC apologizes for “clear failings” in 1995 Princess Diana interview
An investigation found journalist Martin Bashir used deceitful tactics to land the interview.Tim Graham/Corbis via Getty Images, FILE
The report found Bashir deceived and induced Princess Diana s brother, Charles Spencer, to get the Panorama interview with Diana, during which the late princess famously claimed there were three of us in her marriage to Prince Charles.
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Bashir is accused in the report of showing Spencer fake bank statements in order to manipulate Diana into sitting down for the interview.
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The White House said Biden in the phone call underscored the importance of King Abdullah II’s leadership to the United States and the region.”
The statement further said that the leaders “discussed the strong bilateral ties between Jordan and the United States, Jordan’s important role in the region, and strengthening bilateral cooperation on multiple political, economic, and security issues.”
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