Rupert Murdoch Questioned In Britain's Phone Hacking Scandal

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July 19, 2011

Pedestrians look at television screens, showing Chairman of News Corporation Rupert Murdoch during a select committee on the phone hacking scandal, outside a electronics shop in London, Tuesday. (AP)

A British parliamentary committee questioned News International executives Rupert and James Murdoch, and former News Of The World Editor Rebekah Brooks about the phone hacking scandal Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Bloomberg News is reporting that News Corp. executives who watched Rupert Murdoch rehearse for his appearance had concerns about how he handled questions, and board members might move to remove him as CEO.

Guest

Jeff McCracken, Bloomberg senior media & arts reporter

This segment aired on July 19, 2011.