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Conrad Black Will Not Be Leaving Jail Anytime Soon
Posted on August 22, 2008

Prisoner No. 18330-424, also known as jailed former media baron Conrad Black, lost another appeal for his freedom.A three-judge panel in Chicago refused to reconsider a ruling in June upholding the 6.5 year conviction for stealing $6.1 million dollars from Hollinger International Inc.Black's lawyer, Andrew Frey, promised not to give up despite increasingly desperate circumstances: It's disappointing, but there it is, Mr. Frey said of the ruling. Asked what was the next step, he replied: Probably the Supreme Court. He has until November 12 to file an appeal with the United States' highest co...
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