A unique court case has begun in Nevada this week. At stake is the future of the Murdoch empire and the decision about his succession plan.

Rupert Murdoch’s plan to help one of his sons get more voting power and give him sole control over the companies is turning into a real-life ”Succession” plot.

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.