News Corp. Board Issues Unanimous Statement Of Support For Murdoch

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News Corporation’s board of directors today issued a unanimous statement of support for Rupert Murdoch after a scathing UK parliamentary report on phone hacking declared him “not fit” to lead an international company.

Here’s News Corp’s statement:

The Board of Directors of News Corporation met today and announced its full confidence in Rupert Murdoch’s fitness and support for his continuing to lead News Corporation into the future as its Chairman and CEO. The Board based its vote of confidence on Rupert Murdoch’s vision and leadership in building News Corporation, his ongoing performance as Chairman and CEO, and his demonstrated resolve to address the mistakes of the Company identified in the Select Committee’s report.

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