Former media baron Conrad Black has been found guilty of obstruction of justice and three counts of mail fraud, a Chicago courtroom was told Friday morning on the 12th day of deliberations.
Black was said to have remained expressionless as the verdict following the nearly four-month trial was read.
The nine-woman, three-man jury found the Montreal-born Black not guilty on nine other charges, including mail fraud, wire fraud, racketeering and tax fraud.
The conviction could mean a lengthy sentence for Black, who 62 years old. Obstruction of justice carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment, while each mail fraud charge carries a maximum prison term of five years.
Black could also face a penalty of up to $1 million US.
Black's three Hollinger International co-defendants, Jack Boultbee, Mark Kipnis and Peter Atkinson, were all convicted of three counts each of mail fraud, meaning they could each face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000 US.
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Black was said to have remained expressionless as the verdict following the nearly four-month trial was read.
The nine-woman, three-man jury found the Montreal-born Black not guilty on nine other charges, including mail fraud, wire fraud, racketeering and tax fraud.
The conviction could mean a lengthy sentence for Black, who 62 years old. Obstruction of justice carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment, while each mail fraud charge carries a maximum prison term of five years.
Black could also face a penalty of up to $1 million US.
Black's three Hollinger International co-defendants, Jack Boultbee, Mark Kipnis and Peter Atkinson, were all convicted of three counts each of mail fraud, meaning they could each face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000 US.
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This case has fascinated many not just in Canada but also around the world who have closely followed the trial. What is it about this story that has made it so interesting to you?
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