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Editor’s note: Originally published on July 12.

Three former Fox executives who helped plot Rupert Murdoch’s rise became the latest veterans of his media empire to denounce the network he founded.

Https://youtu.be/Dsxqdi-z3AU Above, Fox News "expert" insists toxic smoke is just fine for you. Thanks, guys.When did you notice the bloodstains aren't washing off? The Messenger: Three former executives at Fox tis week said that they regret helping Rupert Murdoch build the high-rated network into what they called a "disinformation machine." Preston Padden, Ken Solomon, and…

By Oliver Darcy, CNN

Three former leaders say they now share "deep disappointment" over their role.

Three former leaders say they now share "deep disappointment" over their role.

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN

The three men, who worked for Murdoch and Fox Broadcasting Company in the 1990s, said the news channel had become a "disinformation machine."

A trio of former Fox executives said in a joint statement Wednesday that they are disappointed in themselves for helping build up the corporation in its early days, labeling Fox a “disinformation machine.” “For what little it may, or may not, be worth at this point, Preston Padden, Ken Solomon and Bill Reyner wish to express…