Political Impact of the Hacking Scandal

The World

Rupert Murdoch's appearance before a parliamentary committee on Tuesday will be the latest turn in a saga that has engulfed the police, the press and politicians in Britain. Anchor Marco Werman talks to British journalist Paddy O'Connell about the political impact of this scandal and if Americans should be worried.

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