Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Conrad Black loses appeal

Bad news. Conrad Black's convictions were upheld by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. His attorney, Andrew Frey:

[said further] steps could include petitioning the judicial panel for another hearing or taking Lord Black's case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

... criticized the ruling for containing a number of factual errors. In arguing that Lord Black did not receive a fair trial, he declared the case the weakest he had seen in his 45-year legal career.

Here's the entire Seventh Court ruling.
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3 comments:

  1. Roy EappenJune 25, 2008 at 1:44:00 PM PDT

    This is not justice!

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  2. Grumpy Old ManJune 25, 2008 at 2:48:00 PM PDT

    Who expected justice in this case? If there had been any justice, this would never have come to trial. I hope Black appeals and wins. If he chooses not to appeal, I trust he will be allowed to serve his sentence in Canada. On the other hand, I hope Rattenger (sp?) the Ratfink is not allowed to serve his sentence in Canada.

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  3. AnonymousJune 25, 2008 at 3:19:00 PM PDT

    It's a legal system, not a justice system.

    Scary thought that the Courts/media/politicians can do this to a guy they don't like - makes one wonder what they could do to YOU!

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