Angelina Jolie may be asked to give evidence in the phone hacking case in the USA, according to Hollywood reporters.
The case was filed in June 2013, and News Corp responded in September by arguing that the lawsuit should be moved to Britain, where the other claims could be handled.
Papers filed by Rupert Murdoch's media firm claim that the compensation scheme has been very successful in satisfying applicants. Moreover, it has received 611 inquiries from people alleging that they were victims of voicemail interception. Of 426 applicants, only 359 were invited to take part in the scheme. Not a single applicant has so far been considered suitable to take their case to a hearing.
But Huthart's attorneys were not impressed by the argument, pointing out that no claimant has reached a hearing. The reason, they say, is that News International runs the schemes and chooses the applicants.
This is not a sign of success. The system is unfair to claimants and prevents them from taking their cases to court.
Huthart believes it makes sense to move this case to California. Her lawyers argue that the case raises serious questions regarding basic rights of privacy in the USA.
According to her, the NOTW's interest in her voicemail stems from her professional and personal relationship with celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Jolie.