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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Business
Lauren Aratani

Rupert Murdoch loses battle to control succession to his media empire

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Rupert Murdoch at his annual party at Spencer House, St James’s Place, in London on 22 June 2023. Photograph: Victoria Jones/PA

Rupert Murdoch’s three adult children will retain control over their father’s media empire upon his death, a Nevada court has ruled after Murdoch launched a campaign to wrest away their power and give it all to his oldest son.

The New York Times reported on Murdoch’s loss, citing a sealed court decision that was filed on Saturday. The family battle took place outside of the public’s eye, despite attempts from the media to gain access to the trial.

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