Former tabloid tycoon Rupert Murdoch is heading into his 94th birthday with a list of scandals under his belt.
Often dubbed a “puppet master,” a look back at Murdoch’s 70-year career reveals a legacy tainted by sexual assault allegations at Fox, involvement in a phone-hacking controversy, and a recent lawsuit tied to Trump’s election fraud claims, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Murdoch, who turned 94 on Tuesday, is a media mogul and the founder of News Corporation – which later split into two companies: News Corp and 21st Century Fox (now Fox Corporation).
Born in Australia in 1931, he rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s by inheriting and expanding his father’s small newspaper business.
Over the decades, Murdoch built a global media empire that includes major television networks like Fox, newspapers such as The Times and The Sun, and numerous other media properties worldwide.
Murdoch, who turned 94 on Tuesday, is a media mogul and the founder of News Corporation – which later split into two companies: News Corp and 21st Century Fox (now Fox Corporation).
Born in Australia in 1931, he rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s by inheriting and expanding his father’s small newspaper business.
Over the decades, Murdoch built a global media empire that includes major television networks like Fox, newspapers such as The Times and The Sun, and numerous other media properties worldwide.
Murdoch is recognized for his powerful influence in the media and political realms, with his companies leaving a major mark on global journalism, entertainment, and politics.
But throughout his career, Murdoch has been involved in various controversies – including accusations of phone hacking, sexual assault allegations, and criticisms of media bias.
One of the most significant and damaging scandals Murdoch faced was the wiretapping scandal that involved his British tabloid News of the World.
In 2011, it was revealed the newspaper had been involved in illegal phone tapping of celebrities, politicians, crime victims, and even the families of deceased soldiers and murder victims.
The scandal resulted in the closure of the outlet, with high-ranking employees – including the editor and head of News International – being arrested and charged.
Murdoch testified before a UK Parliamentary committee, apologizing but facing tough questions about his role in overseeing the scandal.
The incident damaged Murdoch’s reputation and led to increased scrutiny of his media practices.