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Rupert Murdoch locked in secret legal battle with children over future of media empire

Secret family battle for Murdoch empire revealed in sealed court documents: NYT

According to documents obtained by The New York Times, billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch is engaged in a legal battle with three of his children over the future of his empire after his death.

Guardian

The 93-year-old patriarch of the Murdoch family is reportedly looking to amend an irrevocable family trust to give complete control of voting powers and decision-making to his eldest son, Lachlan.

www.ft.com

With an estimated value of $19.5B, Murdoch’s media empire is controlled by a trust shared by Rupert’s four eldest children – Lachlan, James, Elisabeth, and Prudence. However, Rupert wants to grant its exclusive control to Lachlan, reportedly to preserve a right-leaning editorial stance.

The three siblings are reportedly challenging their father’s move. Last month, a Nevada probate commissioner ruled that Rupert could amend the trust if he did so in good faith and for the sole benefit of his heirs. The hearing is expected in September.

nytimes

Lachlan, arguably the most conservative Murdoch heir, took over the reins of Fox and News Corp last year when Rupert stepped down. James stepped down as Fox’s chief executive officer in 2019 and resigned from the News Corp board the following year.

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