Murdoch Family Feud Over Media Empire

Succession-Style Battle for Control

London, England - The Murdoch family, owners of one of the world's largest media empires, is embroiled in a bitter legal battle over control of the family trust, with Rupert Murdoch's eldest son, Lachlan, at the center of the dispute.

Secret Court Battle

According to Chris Blackhurst of the Financial Times, the latest chapter in the family's power struggle has all the hallmarks of the popular HBO series "Succession." Rupert Murdoch has reportedly moved to hand control of the trust to Lachlan, a move that has sparked a legal war between his children.

Family Heirloom

Rupert Murdoch, 91, has always intended for his media empire to remain in the family, but he has never officially designated an heir. The Murdoch family trust, which controls News Corp and Fox Corp, is a key part of the succession planning process.