James Murdoch Resigns From BSkyBJames Murdoch resigned as chairman of BSkyB, citing that his role at the broadcaster “could become a lightning rod” amid phone hacking allegations.CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveJames Murdoch leaves the annual general meeting of BSkyB after resisting calls for him to stand down as chairman on November 29, 2011 in London, England. Oli Scarff/Getty ImagesBy Alex Johnston4/3/2012Updated: 10/1/2015Print