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Murdoch Phone Hacking Scandal

07 Jul 2011

Rupert Murdoch's News International empire in London is in crisis.It's embroiled in an ethical and legal morass, co-operating with a police investigation, 'welcoming' the government's intention to commission a public inquiry while desperately trying to stave off an advertising boycott and keeping alive a takeover bid for the broadcasting cash-cow BSkyB. Current Journalist Fellow Greg Wilesmith writes for ABC News.