Klein's DC, NYC Work Prep For News Corp Scandal

[OKIsItJustMe]

Source: AP/NPR

Klein's DC, NYC Work Prep For News Corp Scandal

by The Associated Press

NEW YORK July 22, 2011, 05:29 pm ET

When Joel Klein left his post as head of New York City schools to join Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. last year, many observers expected his new gig as senior adviser would be lower-profile and better-paid. So far, it is definitely not the former.

As Murdoch and his son James were grilled by British lawmakers in the phone hacking scandal Tuesday, Klein was seated just behind them, next to Murdoch's wife, Wendi Deng. He wore a dark suit; she a bright pink blazer. Deng stole the show when she leaped up to slap a comedian who tried to toss a pie in the elder Murdoch's face. Klein started to stand up during the commotion, then plopped back down as she let loose a smack.

Despite his deference to Deng, Klein's prominent placement in the video, which was carried live around the world by television networks, was noteworthy. The former U.S. prosecutor under President Bill Clinton has become a key player in the scandal roiling London.

Klein's supporters say his experience makes him uniquely qualified to handle a crisis that has shaken confidence in government, law enforcement and the press in Britain and could reach across the Atlantic. Ten people have been arrested, a famous newspaper was suddenly closed and Murdoch was forced to abandon a bid to take over a lucrative broadcast network.

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[bobthedrummer]

1. Looks like some of US that spoke about RW moles in the "big tent" were spot-on n/t