Hearing that could determine future of Murdoch media empire begins in US

Rupert Murdoch wants to change the terms of his irrevocable family trust (Noah Berger/AP)

A probate court in Nevada is set to begin reviewing evidence behind closed doors in a case that could determine who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after his death.

Mr Murdoch, 93, arrived at court on Monday for the hearing. Last year, he moved to change the terms of his irrevocable family trust in a bid to ensure that his eldest son, Lachlan, remains in charge of his group of newspapers and television networks, including the Wall Street Journal and Fox News Channel, according to reporting by The New York Times based on a sealed court document.