Conrad Black
Conrad Black to host TV talk show in Canada
Jan 29, 2013 18:19 EST
Deposed media mogul Conrad Black is returning to the limelight by hosting a weekly talk show on Canadian television, his new employer announced Tuesday.
Is Conrad Black looking to rebuild media empire?
Jul 30, 2012 13:17 EDT
Deposed media mogul Conrad Black, who spearheaded a transformation of Canadian media in the late 1990s and once led a global media empire, hinted at a comeback in interview published Monday.
'Untouchable' US prosecutor steps down
May 23, 2012 15:26 EDT
Chicago lost a modern-day "untouchable" Wednesday as Patrick Fitzgerald -- a feared US prosecutor who has locked up terrorists, mobsters and ex-governors -- announced his resignation after more than 10 years.
Conrad Black hits back at Canadian opposition leader
May 18, 2012 11:58 EDT
Former press baron Conrad Black in his first interview since being released from a Florida prison has fired back at Canada's opposition leader for labeling him a "British criminal."
Conrad Black gets divided welcome in Canada
May 05, 2012 15:18 EDT
Canadians were divided but not hostile in welcoming fallen media mogul Conrad Black, who returned to his Toronto mansion after being deported from the United States following a jail term there.
Media mogul Conrad Black freed from US jail, deported
May 04, 2012 14:50 EDT
Deposed media mogul Conrad Black was released from a US prison Friday after serving some three years behind bars for fraud and obstruction of justice, and swiftly deported to his native Canada.
Media mogul Conrad Black freed from US jail
May 04, 2012 10:08 EDT
Deposed media mogul Conrad Black walked free from a US prison Friday after serving a second jail term of some eight months for fraud and obstruction of justice, prison officials told AFP.
Media mogul Conrad Black freed from jail
May 04, 2012 09:26 EDT
Deposed media mogul Conrad Black walked free from a US prison Friday after serving eight months for fraud and obstruction of justice, prison officials told AFP.
Media mogul Conrad Black to leave US prison
May 04, 2012 06:13 EDT
Deposed media mogul Conrad Black was due to be released from a US prison Friday after serving time for fraud and obstruction of justice, but that will not close the book on the saga of his spectacular fall from grace.
Conrad Black wins right to sue in Canadian court
Apr 18, 2012 13:06 EDT
Deposed media mogul Conrad Black on Wednesday won the right to sue former directors of his former company for libel in Canada, although an agreement was already reached to settle the lawsuits.
Australia's richest person Rinehart shakes up media
Feb 08, 2012 23:44 EST
A shock move by Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart into quality newspaper group Fairfax is likely designed to build her influence and reflects the rise of the nation's mineral wealth, analysts say.
Exclusive: American Airlines' $30 million London town house
Dec 14, 2011 09:37 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - Buried deep in American Airlines' Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a striking asset -- a town house in one of London's most expensive residential streets that property experts say could be worth up to $30 million.
Turf war brews for prosecutors probing MF Global
Dec 07, 2011 17:00 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A turf war may be brewing between two high-profile U.S. prosecutors over who will take the lead in a criminal probe of collapsed futures brokerage MF Global Holdings Ltd <MFGLQ.PK>.
Conrad Black goes back to jail
Sep 07, 2011 00:46 EDT
MIAMI (Reuters) - Former media mogul Conrad Black returned to prison on Tuesday in Florida to finish serving a sentence for fraud and obstruction of justice, a U.S. Bureau of Prisons spokesman said.
Ex-media mogul Conrad Black goes back to jail
Sep 06, 2011 17:05 EDT
Deposed media mogul Conrad Black traded tailored suits for prison garb for the second time Tuesday after failing to fully clear himself of fraud and obstruction charges, US prison officials said.
Ex-media tycoon Black to return to jail on September 6
Jul 11, 2011 16:00 EDT
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Former media mogul Conrad Black has been ordered to report to prison on September 6 to serve out his prison sentence for fraud and obstruction of justice, according to U.S. court documents filed on Monday.
Ex-media mogul Conrad Black sent back to jail
Jun 24, 2011 21:56 EDT
Fallen media baron Conrad Black was ordered back to a US prison for another 13 months on charges of fraud and obstruction of justice while at the helm of his once vast newspaper empire.
Ex-media mogul Conrad Black sent back to prison
Jun 24, 2011 19:34 EDT
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday ordered former media baron Conrad Black back to prison for 13 more months, cutting his original 6 1/2-year sentence nearly in half for remaining fraud and obstruction of justice convictions.
Ex-media mogul Conrad Black sent back to prison
Jun 24, 2011 19:34 EDT
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday ordered former media baron Conrad Black back to prison for 13 more months, cutting his original 6 1/2-year sentence nearly in half for remaining fraud and obstruction of justice convictions.
Ex-media mogul Conrad Black sent back to prison
Jun 24, 2011 16:20 EDT
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday ordered former media baron Conrad Black back to prison for 13 more months, cutting his original 6 1/2-year sentence nearly in half for remaining fraud and obstruction of justice convictions.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| The Right Honourable The Lord Black of Crossharbour PC(Can.), OC | |
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| Born | August 25, 1944 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Nationality | British (born Canadian, later renounced) |
| Spouse(s) | Joanna Hishon (1978-1992) Barbara Amiel, Lady Black (1992—Present) |
| Children | 2 sons, 1 daughter |
| Occupation | former newspaper publisher, author, columnist, investor |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
