The former editor of the tabloid and its lawyer said that in 2009 they told Mr Murdoch, the chairman of News International, about evidence suggesting phone hacking was not limited to a single “rogue” reporter.
Appearing before MPs earlier this week, Mr Murdoch said that he had not been aware of the evidence at the time, a statement which has now been called into question by two men who claim they told him personally.
MPs announced that Mr Murdoch would have to explain the alleged discrepancy in his evidence to their committee. Misleading a parliamentary committee is potentially a criminal offence.
It came as it emerged that Matt Nixson, a former news editor at the News of the World, was on Thursday sacked as features editor at The Sun over allegations of misconduct from his time at the Sunday tabloid.
News International is coming under growing pressure as it is claimed that it orchestrated a cover-up, with allegations that executives and lawyers acting for the firm were aware of widespread potential criminality several years ago.
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