Generally we prefer it when the media reports the news rather than creates it. However in the case of the News of the World phone hacking scandal and the unravelling of Rupert Murdoch's media empire, we're prepared to make an exception.
This story just will not go away, and there have been some high profile casualties. The original whistleblower had died, possibly having committed suicide, although more sinister reasons cannot be excluded; two of Britain,s most senior police officers have resigned, and Rebekah Brooks, one of Murdoch's most loyal lieutenants has been arrested. And at today's Select Committee hearing at the British Parliament, Rupert Murdoch looked every one of his 80 years, although his visage was not assisted by a generous coating of shaving cream, thrown at him by a protester.
The Herald has made a valiant attempt to keep up with all the most recent developments with this story, and it's a chronicle in itself. The more digging that goes on into the NOTW's activities, the further the ripples spread. Murdoch's hold on the top job in News Limited is looking shaky, although he has declared himself the man to bring the company through this crisis and into the Promised Land. Shareholders do not seem to agree however; news that a replacement for Murdoch was being lined up saw News Limited shares rise.
There's more to come on this story; that much is sure. We await future developments with much interest.
4 comments:
News International were not the only ones dumpster diving, phone hacking, or sonning banks and other professionals to get personal information.
While the other media opperators are revelling in the fall from grace of the Murdoch Empire I bet they secretly hope the spotlight does not fall on them.
Agreed Quinton and that would include the `holier than thou' Guardian.
Yeah! Blame the paper that broke the story!
Typical Right Wing.
Sound evidence? No Need!
Just look away from the disgusting mess and look to blame someone else. Symptomatic of NACT's governance here.
The Guardian isn't holier than thou - it's just smarter and more liberal.
PDM you've taken a pounding on your emotive claptrap!
One notes that "The Guardian" does not operate under or conform to the Dirty Digger ownership model. It was for many years owned by a trust, which allowed the Manchester Guardian (as it still ought to be)to sustain an independent and generally ethical line. Since 2008 things have become tough for an independent broadsheet and it has been variously reported that the post-Trust arrangements are losing money and that "The Grauniad" will become an on-line paper only.
As for @pdm, I compare the heritage of CP Scott and the The Guardian with his/her level of commentary, and ponder.
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