Murdoch and Son Agree to Testify Before Parliament

Both had originally declined

According to information given to the Press Association by a News Corp. spokesperson, Rupert Murdoch and his son James have indicated that they will testify before the U.K. Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday.

Earlier today, members of Parliament were sent to give a summons to Murdoch and his son to give evidence to a select committee about the phone hacking scandal. Murdoch originally declined to testify before the committee, writing in a letter, “Unfortunately, I am not available to attend the session you have planned next Tuesday.

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