News Corp., 21st Century Fox Dodge U.S. Charges in Phone-Hacking Scandal

NEW YORK: The U.S. Department of Justice has decided not to prosecute News Corp. or 21st Century Fox following its investigation into the alleged voicemail hacking and bribery scandal.

A joint statement, issued by Gerson Zweifach, general counsel of News Corp. and senior executive VP and group general counsel, chief compliance officer of 21st Century Fox, said: "21st Century Fox and News Corp have been notified by the United States Department of Justice that it has completed its investigation of voicemail interception and payments to public officials in London, and is declining to prosecute either company. We are grateful that this matter has been concluded and acknowledge the fairness and professionalism of the Department of Justice throughout this investigation."