James Murdoch has resigned as chairman of broadcaster BSkyB amid an ongoing investigation into phone hacking at News International, saying he did not want to be "a lightning rod" for the company.
Murdoch said in a statement: "As attention continues to be paid to past events at News International, I am determined that the interests of BSkyB should not be undermined by matters outside the scope of this company."
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