British prosecutors have unveiled charges against Rebekah Brooks, the former editor of the now-defunct News of the World tabloid over the phone-hacking scandal that has engulfed the media empire of Rupert Murdoch. On Tuesday, Brooks was accused of hiding documents, computers and other materials from the police, as well as conspiring to remove records from Murdoch’s London headquarters.

Alison Levitt: “Conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Rebekah Brooks, between the 6th of July and the 19th of July 2011, conspired with Charles Brooks, Cheryl Carter, Mark Hanna, Paul Edwards, Daryl Jorsling and persons unknown to conceal material from officers of the Metropolitan Police Service.”

In a brief statement to reporters, Brooks professed her innocence and said she is being unfairly targeted.

Rebekah Brooks: “Whilst I’ve always respected the criminal justice system, I have to question today whether decision was made on a proper, impartial assessment of the evidence. I understand and need — and know that there needs to be a proper and thorough investigation, and I am baffled by the decision to charge me today.”