Yesterday I reported that a US Senator had called for regulators to examine whether News Corporation had broken any laws. And there is chance he could have. Yesterday evening another Senator joined that list.

Now it has gotten much worse. And later today or tomorrow, we launch our own campaign with allies in the US to push for the SEC and the DOJ to look at whether News Corporation has broken any US laws.

By this morning the number of US Senators who want an enquiry into News Corporation stands at four.

The first was West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller. Then, New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg, who said in a statement:

The limited information already reported in this case raises serious questions about the legality of the conduct of News Corporation and its subsidiaries under the FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act). Further investigation may reveal that current reports only scratch the surface of the problem at News Corporation. Accordingly, I am requesting that DOJ and the SEC examine these circumstances and determine whether U.S. laws have been violated.

Then came California Senator Barbara Boxer, also asking whether News Corp broke the FCPA. And finally, New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez has asked the DOJ to investigate the alleged phone hacking of 9/11 victims.

The alleged phone-hacking of 9/11 victims is the most toxic one.

It has prompted even the first Republican figure (Representative Pete King) to demand an enquiry.

As I see it, I would expect more things to be coming out over the next several weeks. And as we approach 9/11, the tenth anniversary, it’s even going to get worse.

News Corporation could even face an FBI investigation – King has written to the FBI Director, demanding that journalists should face felony charges if the allegations are proven true.

There’s no guarantee the SEC, DOJ or FBI will open these investigations yet; that might require more public and political pressure.

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