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Rupert Murdoch testifies on media ethics in UK

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    News Corp. chairman defends his record

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News corporation of course the parent company of Fox News Channel and the chairman Rupert Murdoch testifying in front of an inquiry on media ethics in London today.

Saying that he never asked for any favors from any public figures in the UK.

And he strongly condemns the act of eavesdropping by any journalist Greg -- -- has the latest on today's testimony he's live in London bureau -- Hey Rick we were listening to it all and it was some fairly tough questioning for Rupert Murdoch -- -- News -- -- the estimation here is that he.

Gave as good as he got.

Questioning went -- for about five hours talk about as newspapers other media entities is commercial interest and most importantly he is in this company's relations we have.

An influence on politicians here.

While admitting that they like to meet -- he denied ever requesting anything in return.

Here he he describes his relations with former UK prime minister Tony -- -- I continues at this it never stops there's a great opportunity for Norton did did -- received -- threats.

Depending if you want it checked out I think you should call it.

Which is not to say things have always been that shot me between Murdoch and leaders here theories his account -- a conversation with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

After Murdoch told him that his son newspaper would -- The endorsing him.

She -- well.

Fuel -- fuel.

Company has made declared war on my government.

And we have no alternative but to make war on your company.

As of the phone hacking scandal at the now closed news of the world newspaper which triggered this probe as well as other pros resignations and and and firings.

As well as arrests here's a bit.

Of what mr.

Murdoch had to say about.

I don't believe in using it it.

I -- I don't believe it using.

Private to stick to do whatever I think there's there's -- amaze you live report -- not doing the job.

That subject will be taken up in more detail -- for -- appears once more before this inquiry tomorrow for a second and final day.

For Greg -- -- live for us in --

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