Overview

• The settlement ends the yearslong family dispute and positions Lachlan Murdoch to assume decision-making control of the family’s stakes upon Rupert Murdoch’s exit.
• Forbes reports there will be no sibling power-sharing, with large cash payouts to James, Elisabeth and Prudence supported in part by proceeds from Fox’s 2019 $71 billion asset sale to Disney.
• Testimony in Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation case shows Lachlan weighed in on the tone and narrative of Fox’s coverage and shared views on which guests should appear.
• Smartmatic filings indicate he personally approved Jeanine Pirro’s return to the air shortly after the 2020 election.
• Recent commentary highlights Fox’s continued agenda-setting influence with Republican audiences, prompting fresh scrutiny of how Lachlan’s control could shape programming and politics.