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Rupert Murdoch Scandal and News Corp Aftermath

Delve into the scandal involving Rupert Murdoch, founder of News Corp, and the resignation of Rebekah Brooks over phone-hacking allegations. Learn about the public outcry, advertising boycotts, and the closure of the tabloid. Get insights into the chronology of events from investigations to outcomes.

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Rupert Murdoch Scandal and News Corp Aftermath

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  1. News Corp ScandalBritain

  2. Rupert Murdoch:-founder and chief executive of global news and entertainment giant News Corp -owns Britain's Sun, Times and Sunday Times newspapers- initially backed Brooks but later accepted her resignation.Rebekah Brooks:- editor of the News of the World when some of the most serious hacking cases took place - resigned from her position and was arrested over allegations of phone-hacking and police bribery

  3. Chronology • 2005 – 2007: Investigations concluded that phone hacking activities were limited to celebrities, politicians and members of the British Royal Family • 2009: News International had said the hacking was limited to a single rogue reporter but more victims of hacking were revealed • July 2011: phones of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, relatives of deceased British soldiers, and victims of the 7/7 London bombings were accessed

  4. OutcomePublic outcry and advertising boycotts led to the closure of the tabloid on 10 July, ending 168 years of publication. Former editors were arrested on suspicion of phone-hacking and corruption, while victims of alleged phone-hacking were given public apologies and some, compensated.

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