Rupert Murdoch locked in secret legal battle with children over future of media empire [Video]

Rupert Murdoch is engaged in a secret legal battle with three of his children over the future direction of the family’s media empire.

Murdoch, 93, is attempting to ensure his eldest son and heir apparent, Lachlan, has more control over the future of his businesses by securing him greater voting power compared to his siblings, a sealed court document seen by the New York Times has revealed.

The question of who will take over Murdoch’s sprawling empire, which includes Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and British assets including The Sun and Times newspapers, has captured the attention of the public in recent years – with the storyline having even partially inspired the acclaimed HBO series Succession.

Upon announcing his retirement in September, Murdoch appeared to settle the debate by naming …