Local Media tycoon, Rupert Burdock (83), was grilled by magistrates during a recent court appearance.
Burdock, owner of the Melton Mowbray Argus, and two other titles, was in court as a result of non-payment of parking fines totalling hundreds of pounds accrued by vehicles owned by his papers.
Looking frail and confused, Mr Burdock seemed completely unaware of the activities of the majority of his employees and was often prompted by his (Indonesian) wife Rai Took sitting behind him.
When questioned about specific employees Mr Burdock was at pains to explain that The Argus was a very small part of his total business and that he had been let down by some trusted staff members.
The hearing continues on July 24th.
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