Rupert Murdoch's son sues Australian website for defamation

Fox Corp. chief executive Lachlan Murdoch is suing Australian news website Crikey in a Sydney court for defamation over an opinion piece about last year’s storming of the U.S. Capitol.

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National story. 11 articles from 10 sources. 9 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Aug 24, 2022.

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New York TimesLean Left· Aug 23, 2022

Lachlan Murdoch Sues Australian News Site After It Urged Him to Do So

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Voice of America, Courthouse News Service, +1 more
Voice of AmericaCenter· Aug 24, 2022

Rupert Murdoch's Son Sues Australian Website for Defamation

Courthouse News ServiceCenter· Aug 24, 2022

Rupert Murdoch’s son sues Australian website for defamation

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 24, 2022

Rupert Murdoch's son sues Australian website for defamation

Digital JournalCenter· Aug 24, 2022

Murdoch sues small Australian news outlet for defamation

Ran by 2 outlets· Local News 8, KTVZ Bend
Local News 8Center· Aug 24, 2022

Lachlan Murdoch sues Australian outlet over article linking the Fox News dynasty with Jan. 6

KTVZ BendCenter· Aug 24, 2022

Lachlan Murdoch sues Australian outlet over article linking the Fox News dynasty with Jan. 6

ForbesCenter· Aug 23, 2022

Lachlan Murdoch Sues Australian Outlet That Called Family ‘Unindicted Co-Conspirators’ In January 6

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Aug 24, 2022· ran in 4 outlets

Rupert Murdoch's son sues Australian website for defamation

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The GuardianLean Left· Aug 24, 2022

Lachlan Murdoch accuses Australian news site Crikey of using legal threat to attract subscriptions

The GuardianLean Left· Aug 23, 2022

Lachlan Murdoch files defamation action against Australian independent news outlet Crikey

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