What was thrown at Rupert Murdoch?

What was thrown at Rupert Murdoch?

A protester has admitted throwing a shaving foam pie at Rupert Murdoch as he gave evidence to a committee of MPs. The News Corporation chairman was targeted as he answered questions about the phone-hacking scandal last week.

Who attacked Murdoch in court?

Jonathan May-Bowles
Jonathan May-Bowles, of Edinburgh Gardens, Windsor, Berkshire, admitted attacking the media tycoon on 19 July at a Commons hearing on phone hacking. The 26-year-old, who calls himself Jonnie Marbles, admitted assault and causing harassment, alarm or distress.

Who hit Murdoch?

Jonathan May-Bowles, 26, pleaded guilty last week to assaulting the 80-year-old media tycoon as he gave evidence to the House of Commons culture committee about the phone-hacking scandal.

Who is Rupert Murdoch’s wife?

Jerry Hallm. 2016
Wendi Murdochm. 1999–2013Anna Murdoch Mannm. 1967–1999Patricia Bookerm. 1956–1967
Rupert Murdoch/Wife

Is succession about Murdoch family?

It sounds like the plot of the HBO series Succession, but New York Times journalist Jim Rutenberg says the real-life drama involving Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch and his children, Lachlan, James, Elisabeth and Prudence, rivals anything a screenwriter could dream up.

What happened to Murdoch?

In 2015 Murdoch was succeeded as CEO at 21st Century Fox by James, but he continued to chair both corporations. In 2017 he agreed to sell most of the holdings of 21st Century Fox to the Disney Company. Two years later the deal closed and was valued at about $71 billion.

How old is Rupert Murdoch?

91 years (March 11, 1931)Rupert Murdoch / Age

Is succession based on the Murdochs?

Succession takes inspiration from a number of real-life families in its storytelling about the warring children of a media dynasty. But creator Jesse Armstrong has acknowledged that the original, and perhaps most influential, inspiration was the Murdoch family.

Who did Jerry Hall marry before Rupert Murdoch?

He shares two children with his ex-wife Wendi Deng, but they split in June 2013. Their break-up came amid reports of her alleged infatuation with former Prime Minister, Tony Blair. The union with Rupert was Jerry’s first marriage, but she has four children from her 13-year relationship with Mick Jagger.

Does Connor Roy have a different mother?

Connor is already out of the loop because he has a different mother than Shiv, Roman and Kendall, which creates even more distance from Logan.

Who is Connor Roy based on?

He has four children Connor (Alan Ruck), Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook), and Roman (Kieran Culkin). The Roys are fictional but pulled from real life for inspiration. Logan closely resembles Rupert Murdoch, who founded News Corp, given their occupation.

Does Murdock have a son?

The two-part Season 14 cliffhanger finale revealed that Murdoch had a young son with his former lover Anna Fulford, whose murder he was out to avenge.