*: Murdoch grilled, then attacked with foam pie
*: The committee of MPs grilled one of the world`s most powerful media moguls and his son on their role in the phone-hacking scandal that has embroiled some of Britain`s top politicians, including Prime Minister David Cameron, police and journalists. The elder Murdoch banged his hands on the table and said, "the day is the most humble of my life". He grew flustered when committee members peppered with him questions, often turning to son James for answers.
Asked why he had entered 10 Downing Street, the official residence of British prime minister, through the backdoor, Murdoch senior said he was asked to do so. Interestingly, he added that he was "thanked by Mr Cameron for the support" his paper had given him in last year`s election. Murdoch refused when asked if he would resign saying he is the "best person to clean this up".
"I do not accept ultimate responsibility. I hold people that I trusted to run it and the people they trusted responsible," said Murdoch. Asked if he was misled by senior employees, he replied, "Clearly." Murdoch also told the committee that he didn`t believe the FBI had uncovered any evidence of hacking September 11 (9/11) victims in a recently launched inquiry.
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