The long-running battle between the Murdoch family members over the future of Fox News, the conservative media kingmaker, has come to an end. In a Nevada courtroom, the rift between James and Lachlan, Rupert’s sons, was bridged as they emerged from their bitter feud. The decision marked a significant shift in the family dynamics, with James emerging victorious after years of bitter feelings.
The dispute centered around Rupert’s trust, which gave his children equal voting power. However, James claimed that his father had manipulated the system to control News Corp and Fox News after his death. Rupert believed James was plotting with his sisters to seize control and turn the outlets away from conservative news.
The Nevada probate commissioner, Edmund Gorman, sided with James, stating that the trust should be divided evenly among the four children. The ruling means that the Murdoch assets will no longer be controlled by a single faction, but rather distributed equally among the family members.
As part of the settlement, Rupert agreed to spend the holidays with his daughters, ending the tense standoff between James and Lachlan. The court decision marks a new era for the Murdoch family, one where their power struggle has come to an end.
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