who had once been an executive editor of the news of the world paper. and that brings us to rebecca brooks. at the top of the murdoch food chain, and possibly the linchpin in an unfolding drama already ensharing britain s corridors of power. brooks is answering police questions. reporter: in the cozy world of british politics and media, rebecca brooks was at its very center. she wined and dined the rich and powerful on behalf of her boss and mentor, rupert murdoch. brooks first came to news international as a secretary at news of the world. she quickly developed a reputation for her tenacity as a journalist, reportedly once disguising herself as a cleaning lady to scoop a competitor. described as both ruthless and charming, she was soon the youngest editor of the news of the world, and shortly after the sun, both named by murdoch s news international. she spearheaded a controversial campaign to, quote, name and shame alleged pedophiles, publishing their names and ad