London, Sept 17 (ANI): Media tycoon Richard Desmond has revealed that he was not aware of his co-owned paper- the 'Daily Star's' decision to publish Kate Middleton's topless pictures, and announced he was taking immediate steps to terminate his involvement with the newspaper.
Desmond, who is the chairman of Northern and Shell, which co-owns the newspaper with Dublin-based Independent News and Media, claimed that he is 'profoundly dismayed' at the decision, which was taken without his knowledge
"When he found out what had been printed he was absolutely astonished. Northern and Shell will now seek to have no further involvement with the joint venture that produces the newspaper," the Daily Mail quoted source close to Desmond as saying.
Mr. Desmond issued a statement denying prior knowledge of the publication of the pictures, and expressed his regret.
"We abhor the decision of the Irish Daily Star to publish these intrusive pictures, which we believe to be a grotesque invasion of their privacy," the Daily Mail quoted the statement.
"Northern and Shell is profoundly dismayed at the decision, which would never have been made by any of the newspapers or magazines under our editorial control," he said. (ANI)
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