Phone hacking: ‘Humbled’ Murdoch rejects blame
BBC, 20 July, 2011
Rupert Murdoch has said he cannot be held responsible for the scandal at the News of the World, saying he was let down by “people I trusted”.
The News Corporation boss said he was not aware of the extent of phone hacking there and had “clearly” been misled by some of his staff.
His son, James, apologised to victims, saying hacking was “inexcusable”.
The hearing was the first time Rupert Murdoch has faced direct scrutiny by MPs in his 40-year UK media career.
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Paper review: Murdoch splashed across papers
BBC, 20 July, 2011
“Murdoch eats humble pie,” is how the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Express sum up the News Corp chief’s appearance before the Culture select committee.
Rupert Murdoch’s opening that it was the most “humble” day of his life also gives the headlines for the Financial Times, the Sun and the Guardian.
Tuesday’s events at the Wilson Room in Portcullis House make the front page of every single paper.
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