Overview

• The Nevada Supreme Court is considering whether to unseal records and open hearings in the legal battle over Rupert Murdoch's family trust.
• Rupert Murdoch seeks to amend the trust to give sole control of his media empire to his son Lachlan, a move opposed by his other three children.
• A December 2024 ruling by a Nevada probate commissioner rejected Murdoch's proposed changes, calling the plan a 'carefully crafted charade.'
• Media organizations, including The New York Times and CNN, argue that court secrecy undermines public interest and constitutional rights.
• The court has yet to issue a decision on public access, while Murdoch's legal team continues to appeal the probate ruling.