Rupert Murdoch loses battle to control succession to his media empire

Media mogul's three adult children will retain control despite attempt to give his son Lachlan complete control

Rupert Murdoch's three adult children will retain control over their father's media empire upon his death, a Nevada court has ruled after Murdoch launched a campaign to wrest away their power and give it all to his oldest son.

The New York Times reported on Murdoch's loss, citing a sealed court decision that was filed on Saturday. The family battle happened outside of the public's eye, despite attempts from the media to gain access to the trial.