http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/07/nothing-says-answer-the-dang-question-like-a-pie-in-the-face-testimony-by-james-and-rupert-murdock-before-parliments.html By Mary McNamara Show Tracker Los Angeles Times July 19, 2011 Testimony by Rupert and James Murdoch before a Parliament committee was interrupted Tuesday morning when a man in a checked shirt attempted to shove a plate full of shaving cream into Murdoch’s face. The man, later identified as a UK Uncut activist, was quickly hustled out of the room, though not before Rupert Murdoch's wife, Wendi, rose in protective fury and clocked the guy. It was a startling and bizarre moment in the long and often-repetitive testimony that is part of the investigation into the journalistic practices of News Corp. and forced committee members to pause in their generally scalding interrogation of the father and son to commend the media mogul for agreeing to continue. Louise Mensch, the Parliament members whose turn it was when the pie incident occurred, expressed her admiration for Rupert Murdoch's "huge guts" but warned that her questions would still be tough. And, indeed, she quickly asked whether, in light of the scandal at the News of the World, Murdoch was investigating his other papers for similar offenses. No, Murdoch answered, but he was prepared to do so. Mensch was not satisfied, pushing James and Rupert to face the ineffectual past investigations so hard that he was reduced to a few moments of actual babble and demanding to know why Rupert Murdoch has not considered resigning. [...] ___________________________________________________________ Attend Black Hat USA 2011, hosted at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada July 30-Aug 4, offering over 60 training sessions and 9 tracks of Briefings from security industry elite. To sign up visit: http://www.blackhat.comReceived on Wed Jul 20 2011 - 00:59:11 PDT
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