The lawsuit was dismissed because they bought the company shortly after hearing the testimony in the case. The weren't interested in buying it before. Jude Law has said his phone was hacked while in New York city by the Murdoch crew, and he is suing here in the U.S.
https://www.digitalspy.com/broadcasting/news/a330484/jude-law-sues-news-international-over-phone-hacking.html
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The actor claims that his phone, along with the phone of assistant Ben Jackson were targeted after they arrived at New York's JFK airport.
This would be the first specific case of phone-hacking on US soil, as their mobile phones were operating on American networks. Despite the alleged hackers working overseas, American law would apply. News International would therefore be open to claims that it broke US federal laws.
Anyway why does old Rupert need to assemble a criminal defense team here in the U.S. If he has done nothing wrong?
FYI: Since they are operating here in the U.S. If they bribed officials in another country it is considered a crime in the U.S. Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices act. So even if it turns out all of this happened in England he is still on the hook over here.