Murdoch Family’s Inheritance Dispute takes a New Twist
Rupert Murdoch’s Secret Inheritance War Revealed
In a shocking turn of events, Smartmatic has made a bold move in the Murdoch family’s inheritance case. According to reports from an unnamed source speaking to CNN International, Smartmatic has directly applied to the inheritance court in Nevada for the first time. The company has requested access to confidential documents in order to strengthen its libel case against Fox News.
Smartmatic, a developer of electronic election system technologies, is seeking to examine sealed documents that may contain depositions or court records from Rupert Murdoch and his family members who control Fox’s parent company. This move comes in light of the massive defamation lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against Fox News and Fox Corporation, following allegations of election manipulation in favor of Joe Biden.
The inheritance battle within the Murdoch family has taken a new twist, with succession issues being discussed in complete secrecy in a court in Reno. Recently, an inheritance law commissioner rejected Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to reorganize the family trust, which would have allowed his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch to lead it alone. As per the current plan, Lachlan will have to share power with his three siblings.
Documents related to Smartmatic’s claims in the Nevada case could potentially contradict some of the arguments made by Fox in the ongoing lawsuit regarding the 2020 elections. While Fox has maintained that editorial direction is not influenced by the Murdoch family’s control, Rupert Murdoch has stated in the Nevada case that he believes Lachlan should take over leadership to preserve the channel’s conservative political line.
Fox News and the Murdoch family lawyers have yet to respond to CNN’s request for comment on this matter. Despite opposition from Fox’s legal team to sharing records related to Smartmatic’s lawsuit, the inheritance court battle continues to unravel the power struggle within the Murdoch family.
Rupert Murdoch, a prominent Australian media executive and founder of News Corporation in the United States, has built a vast media empire spanning across newspapers, magazines, television channels, and film industries. The question of succession within the Murdoch family and the power dynamics behind it have even inspired the famous TV series Succession.
With a portfolio of publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Times, Fox News, and HarperCollins, Rupert Murdoch’s influence in the media industry is undeniable. As the legal battles and inheritance war continue to unfold, the Murdoch family saga remains a subject of intrigue and fascination for many.
