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Rupert Murdoch Loses Bid to Change Trust to Give Son Lachlan Control
VarietyStory by Brian Steinberg
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Billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch loses bid to alter family trust and hand control to son Lachlan in surprise Nevada probate court ruling.
beat sheet
- Murdoch's attempt to restructure the trust that governs his media empire was rejected in a Las Vegas probate court, dealing a major blow to his plans to install son Lachlan as successor.
- The failed power play highlights the complex dynamics within the Murdoch family as the patriarch, now 92, aims to solidify his legacy and influence beyond his lifetime.
call sheet
Rupert Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, Fox Corp., News Corp.