A high-stakes court battle begins in the US on Monday to determine the future of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire and a £14.9 billion family trust. The case will decide which of Murdoch’s children—Lachlan, Prudence, Elisabeth, or James—will gain control over News Corp and Fox News when Murdoch, 93, passes away. Murdoch had sought to amend the 1999 family trust to ensure Lachlan could lead without interference from his siblings, while his younger daughters, Grace and Chloe, have no voting rights. The family dispute mirrors themes from the TV series “Succession,” though the Murdochs have not commented on the show’s inspiration. The case highlights deep commercial and personal stakes, with Lachlan potentially inheriting full voting power.
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