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🔴   Murdoch family court battle could reshape media ownership dynamics

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A Nevada probate court has commenced closed-door hearings on Rupert Murdoch's family trust, determining future control over his media empire, including Fox News and News Corp, which encompasses major publications like The Wall Street Journal and The Times. The dispute involves Rupert's intention to alter the trust, originally intended to distribute control evenly among his four eldest children: James, Elisabeth, Prudence, and Lachlan. Rupert aims to empower Lachlan, his eldest son, fearing that his other children could steer the conservative outlets in a more liberal direction. The court's decision hinges on whether Murdoch can demonstrate that the changes serve the interests of all his heirs ([8],[4],[2]).

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