At the centre of the prosecution case are so-called "non-compete payments", which were demanded by Conrad Black when he sold community newspapers to new owners during his time as Hollinger's chief executive officer.

The money that accompanied these promises not to set up rival publications was allegedly kept by the Conrad Black, rather than passed on to the company shareholders.

• Media mogul Conrad Black off to jail
  

  Media mogul Conrad Black off to jail

  Former newspaper mogul Conrad Black has definitely seen better days, but for now is off to...

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• Welcome to our blog about the Conrad Black Verdict
  

  Welcome to our blog about the Conrad Black Verdict

  This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some...

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• Conrad Guziewicz and Sandbank Homes Inc.
  Conrad Guziewicz and Sandbank Homes Inc.

  Not Conrad Black. He's busy these days getting ready with his co-defendants and lawyer Eddie Greenspan for his fraud trial scheduled to open March 14 in federal district court in Chicago. No, down...

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• Conrad Black - Guilty verdict 4 of 13 fraud charges
  Conrad Black - Guilty verdict 4 of 13 fraud charges

  Conrad Black - Guilty verdict 4 of 13 fraud charges Mark Steyn on Black verdict : There will be recriminations a-plenty over what was just announced on the 12th floor in Chicago. Conrad Black was...

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• Conrad Black jury is deadlocked
  Conrad Black jury is deadlocked

  After 15 weeks of testimony, the Jury has reported back to the judge that they are deadlocked.  The jury can't come to a concensus decision.  The judge, along with the two legal teams, will now...

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