A secret battle over the Murdoch empire’s future

Rupert Murdoch made a surprise move last year to change the terms of the family trust.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 24, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Leon Neal/Getty Images The Murdoch Family Is Battling Over the Future of the Fox Empire Rupert Murdoch is locked in a secret legal battle against three of his children over the future of his media empire, as he moves to preserve it as a conservative political force after his death, according to a sealed court document obtained by The New York Times. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018