Rupert Murdoch loses attempt to overhaul family trust in bitter legal dispute

Media mogul’s attempt to put control of his news empire in son Lachlan’s hands is rejected by Nevada court

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How Rupert Murdoch Could Fight Back After a Big Legal Defeat

Rupert Murdoch lost a bid to rewrite a family trust to give his son Lachlan control of his empire after he dies. But the nonagenarian media titan plans to appeal.
The New York Times - 1d
Judge Denies Rupert Murdoch’s Bid to Change Family Trust Over Fox Media Control

The media mogul sought to steer his son Lachlan to the top spot in the conservative news organization, bypassing the other Murdoch children, Prudence, Elisabeth, and James.
Inc. - 1d
Murdoch blocked from altering family trust to put son in charge of Fox News empire

The 93-year-old media mogul has argued family trust must be changed to allow Lachlan Murdoch to maintain Fox News' conservative bent.
CBS News - 1d
Murdoch loses real-life 'Succession' court battle against his children

The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son.
BBC News - 2d
Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust

A Nevada commissioner ruled resoundingly against Mr. Murdoch, who was trying to give full control of his empire to his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing editorial slant.
The New York Times - 2d
Rupert Murdoch loses battle to control succession to his media empire

Media mogul’s three adult children will retain control despite attempt to give his son Lachlan complete control. Analysis: Why Murdoch’s succession case could be major blow to his rightwing ...
The Guardian - 2d
Rupert Murdoch loses bid to change family trust

Billionaire business mogul Rupert Murdoch lost a bid this week to change a family trust to consolidate control of his media company around his eldest son Lachlan. A Nevada commissioner ruled ...
The Hill - 2d
Billionaires plan overhaul of US news groups as media confronts trust issue

Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos announce efforts to address bias at LA Times and Washington Post
Financial Times - 3d
Prince Harry Vows to Keep Fighting Rupert Murdoch’s Tabloids Over Phone Hacking

The British royal says his legal battle against parts of the media is about “accountability” and defending legitimate journalism.
The New York Times - Dec. 4