Rupert Murdoch battles his own children in a secretive legal saga
Media mogul seeking to protect right-wing legacy from liberal offspring
Exclusive: Murdoch's secret legal battle against his Leftie kids
Published: July 24, 2024
Updated: July 25, 2024
Rupert Murdoch, the 93-year-old media mogul, is locked in a secret legal battle against three of his children in a bid to protect his right-wing media empire from their liberal influence.
Murdoch, the founder of News Corp and Fox News, has filed a lawsuit in a US court against his children James, Elisabeth, and Lachlan, alleging that they are trying to undermine his conservative legacy by using their influence over the family trust to steer the company towards a more left-leaning agenda.
The Murdochs' legal battle is the latest chapter in a long-running saga that began in 2019, when Murdoch announced that he was stepping down as CEO of News Corp. At the time, he said he was leaving the company in the hands of his children, who would inherit the family trust that controls the company.
However, it soon became clear that Murdoch's children had different ideas about the future of the company. James and Elisabeth, in particular, have been outspoken critics of their father's conservative politics, and have said they want to use their influence over the trust to shift the company away from its right-wing bias.
Murdoch has responded to his children's challenge by filing a lawsuit against them, alleging that they are violating the terms of the family trust by trying to change the company's political direction.
The lawsuit is a clear sign that Murdoch is determined to protect his legacy from what he sees as a hostile takeover by his liberal children. It is a high-stakes legal battle that could have a major impact on the future of News Corp and Fox News.
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