Habib Will Tell Story To 60 Minutes
The Age
Monday February 7, 2005
THE media bidding war for the story of freed terrorist suspect Mamdouh Habib, right, has ended, with Channel Nine signing the former Guantanamo Bay inmate for an exclusive interview on its current affairs flagship, 60 Minutes.
A Nine spokesman last night confirmed the network had finalised negotiations with Mr Habib and his lawyer, Stephen Hopper, late last week. He would not comment when asked whether Mr Habib was being paid for his story. It is believed money has changed hands. Mr Habib is expected to spend the week filming with 60 Minutes reporter, Tara Brown, and the story will air on Sunday, when the program returns after its summer break.
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