Murdoch Family Faces Intense Probate Hearing Amid Media Empire Succession Battle

Rupert Murdoch and four of his children are engaged in a closed-door probate hearing in Nevada to determine the future control of Murdoch's media empire. The hearing comes after Murdoch sought to alter his family trust to guarantee his eldest son Lachlan's control over the business, sparking opposition from his other children.

In Nevada, Rupert Murdoch and four of his children attended a closed-door probate hearing, a decisive meeting for the future control of Murdoch's extensive media empire.

The hearing follows Murdoch's move to amend his irrevocable family trust to ensure his eldest son, Lachlan, remains in charge. This has caused a rift, with Murdoch's other children opposing the change.

The court remains sealed, and the hearing is set to continue next week, involving over 40 lawyers. A ruling would impact the trust initially designed for equal control among his children, now challenged due to strategic concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)