Someone tried to attack Rupert!

In case it interests you, our friends at Media Matters for America are live blogging the Murdochs' (all in the family) testimony before Parliament. 

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Sure it's on television but the television makes me batty.  It sucks my brains out through my eyes.  Plus, while they can cut the video feed, bloggers will blog on!  You know, in case something... untoward were to happen.

11:54
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Someone tried to attack Rupert! Wendi interepted


11:55
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Hearing in recess for 10 minutes.


11:55
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Looks like Wendi took a swing at the attacker.


11:56
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It's worth noting that this hearing was supposed to last one hour, but we're now heading close to 2.5 hours.


11:58
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Reports are that the attacker threw a glass of water, or possibly white paint at Rupert Murdoch.


11:58
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Update: It may have actually been a paper plate with foam. The attacker only came into the room moments before throwing it.


11:59
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The attacker is now in handcuffs on the floor.


11:59
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The foam can now be seen on the attackers face on the MSNBC feed.


12:03
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Wendi fell on the floor after hitting the attacker.

Those Brits.  Such cut-ups.