Mel Greig said Jacintha Saldanha's death did not "seem real because you just couldn't foresee something like that happening from a prank call", in her first interview following the tragedy.
She told Australian network Channel 7: "You know it was never meant to go that far. It was meant to be a silly little prank that so many people have done before. This wasn't meant to happen."
In reaching this decision, the CPS has taken into account the following, among other, matters:
It is not possible to extradite individuals from Australia in respect of the potential offences in question.
However misguided, the telephone call was intended as a harmless prank.
The consequences in this case were very sad.
We send our sincere condolences to Jacintha Saldanha’s family.
– Crown Prosecution ServiceHaving carefully reviewed the evidence currently available we have concluded that there is no evidence to support a charge of manslaughter and that although there is some evidence to warrant further investigation of offences under the Data Protection Act 1988 and the Communications Act 2003, no further investigation is required because any potential prosecution would not be in the public interest.
No charges will be brought against Australian DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian over hoax calls to the hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge for severe morning sickness, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
Just saw the actual duchess of cambridge casually walking around tetbury. Wowsers.
From @lilyrosecooper on Twitter:Lily Allen has turned to Twitter to share her excitement after spotting the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, in Gloucestershire.Lily, who has a home in the Cotswolds, caught sight of the Duke and Duchess wandering around Tetbury, as preparations were being made for Will's 30th birthday bash.