The Leveson Inquiry was established in 2011 to investigate the phone hacking scandal at News of the World and allegations of bribery of police. Lord Justice Leveson was appointed as chairman to investigate phone hacking at News of the World, initial police inquiries, and illicit police payments by the press. The inquiry is also reviewing the culture and ethics of the British media more broadly. The phone hacking scandal involved victims such as families of 7/7 bombing victims, Milly Dowler, and soldiers, resulting in public outrage against News Corporation and Rupert Murdoch and the closure of News of the World after 168 years of publication.