Conrad Black Relives His Trial

I’ve not read reviews of Conrad Black’s new book, A Matter of Principle , but it’s a remarkable work -- unlike any of its kind that I’ve ever read. It tells the story of his Chicago trial and subsequent conviction. While the trial is the core of the book, Conrad (excuse the informality—but …

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Written by Peter Worthington on Sunday October 30, 2011

Conrad Black Recounts his "Destruction" by Murdoch

Over at  Huffington Post Canada , Conrad Black provides an exclusive excerpt of his forthcoming book A Matter of Principle detailing his opinions of Rupert Murdoch, and the feud between the two: Personally, Murdoch is an enigma. My best guess is that culturally he is an Archie Bunker who …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday September 28, 2011

Free Conrad Black

One of the remarkable things about Conrad Black's trial is that even his fiercest detractors are paying tribute to the man's character. In my column for The Week I argue against the recent decision to send Conrad Black back to prison: Of all the ugly aspects of the American prosecutorial …

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Written by David Frum on Wednesday June 29, 2011

Black Faces His Resentencing With Dignity

Seth Lipsky speaks eloquently in the WSJ about Conrad Black's resentencing after all but one count against him was struck down. Seth Lipsky speaks eloquently in the WSJ about Conrad Black's resentencing after all but one count against him was struck down: When all was said and done, the …

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Written by David Frum on Wednesday June 29, 2011

Conrad Black Sent Back To Prison

Some outside lawyers believed the judge would take into account the frailty of the prosecution case, coupled with Black's model behavior in prison, and free him. While disappointing to most who have followed the case, it shouldn’t be surprising that Chicago Judge Amy St. Eve is sending Conrad …

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Written by Peter Worthington on Friday June 24, 2011