The high-stakes battle over who should control Rupert Murdoch's massive media empire after his death is playing out in Washoe County, Nevada.

Rupert Murdoch's children start 'Succession' court battle in the US - Tycoon’s plan to hand control of businesses to eldest son Lachlan is challenged by other children

Rupert Murdoch, 93, is caught in a fierce court battle with his children Prudence, Elisabeth, Lachlan and James to decide who will control Fox News and News Corp after the media magnate dies

The battle for control over Rupert Murdoch’s $14.9 billion media empire has escalated into a courtroom showdown, pitting Murdoch’s children against one another. The future of global media powerhouses like Fox News and The Wall Street Journal is at stake.

A courtroom in Nevada will witness a succession battle of epic proportions this week as news mogul and former Chairman of News Corp, Rupert Murdoch seeks to change who will get control of his media empire.

Thanks to billionaire Rupert Murdoch’s outsize personality, his vast sway within the news industry and his role as a kingmaker in conservative politics, there’s long been heightened interest in his megadeals,

Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox news and the Wall Street Journal, is fighting to change his trust and give son Lachlan full control of media empire.