Barr, William P

Inside the Murdochs’ Succession Drama

More than 3,000 pages of documents reveal how years of betrayals led to a messy court battle that threatens the future of Rupert’s empire.

By Jonathan Mahler and Jim Rutenberg

Barr, William P Conservatism (US Politics) Fox News Channel Murdoch, Elisabeth Murdoch, James R Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, Prudence Murdoch, Rupert News and News Media News Corporation Suits and Litigation (Civil)

Rupert Murdoch’s Appeal to Alter Family Trust Faces Uphill Battle

Mr. Murdoch’s appeal over whether he can consolidate his son Lachlan’s power over his media empire is due just before Christmas.

By Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler

Barr, William P Decisions and Verdicts Fox News Channel Fringe Groups and Movements Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert News and News Media Television Wall Street Journal

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.

By Jonathan Mahler and Jim Rutenberg

Barr, William P Conservatism (US Politics) Deng, Wendi Dominion Voting Systems Corp Fox News Channel Murdoch, Elisabeth Murdoch, James R Murdoch, Kathryn Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert Murdoch, Wendi News and News Media Newspapers Rumors and Misinformation Suits and Litigation (Civil) Television Trump, Donald J Wills and Estates

The Murdoch Family Is Battling Over the Future of the Fox Empire

Rupert Murdoch, the patriarch, has moved to change the family’s irrevocable trust to preserve his media businesses as a conservative force. Several of his children are fighting back.

By Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler