British Phone Hacking Scandal Builds, Third Journalist Arrested
After News Corporation awarded both Rupert and James Murdoch hefty bonuses, at $12.5 and $6 million respectively, James Murdoch refused his share because of the News of the World phone hacking scandal, reports Reuters. While he won't accept the pay-day right this moment, he's not ruling out the possibility of future sums. "I will consult with the Compensation Committee in the future about whether any bonus may be appropriate at a later date," Murdoch said in a statement. Oh James, you're such a mensch.
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