The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals listened to arguments in the Conrad Black appeal. The panel included Hon. Richard Posner.  Here are stories describing the oral argument –

Chicago Tribune (AP) –   Black’s attorneys tell court his trial wasn’t fair

Susan Chandler, Chicago Tribune – Judges appear cool to Black appeal – Media baron didn’t steal, attorneys says

Conrad Black, former newspaper publisher, was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison and he was incarcerated prior to the resolution of his appeal (see here and here).

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