Murdoch Family Court Battle Over Succession Begins

Rupert Murdoch seeks to alter family trust to ensure Lachlan Murdoch's control of media empire, sparking feud with siblings.

Rupert Murdoch, 93, is attempting to change the terms of the irrevocable family trust to solidify his son Lachlan as the sole successor.
The current trust gives equal voting shares to Murdoch's four eldest children, who have differing political views and oppose the changes.
A Nevada probate court will decide if the proposed changes are in the best interest of all beneficiaries, amid concerns about the future editorial direction of Fox News and The Wall Street Journal.
Lachlan Murdoch is aligned with his father's conservative views, while siblings James, Elisabeth, and Prudence are more politically moderate.
The court proceedings are closed to the public, and the outcome could impact the stability and strategic direction of Murdoch's media empire.