A two-week blockbuster trial with Rupert Murdoch begins in Nevada today to decide the fate of some of the world’s most famous news brands.
The 93-year-old media mogul wants to give his voting power in News Corporation and Fox Corp to his oldest son Lachlan, stripping that power from his three other children.
Award-winning journalist Paddy Manning breaks down everything you need to know about the Murdoch trial on The Briefing:
In scenes reminiscent of the hit TV drama Succession, Elisabeth, Prudence and James are fighting this move in court.
In this episode of The Briefing, we’re speaking with
Award-winning journalist Paddy Manning is the author of Lachlan Murdoch’s biography, The Successor.
“Their lawyers for Lachlan and Rupert Murdoch are arguing that the media organisations that are applying for access are in fact competitors of Fox and News Corporation. And so why should they be given access to the inner workings of the Murdoch media empire.”
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“These proceedings do have a bearing on whether and the extent to which Fox News covers this election.”
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