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Press Baron Stays Out of Prison

Lord Black free on bail until sentencing

By Colleen Barry, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 20, 2007 5:27 AM CDT

(Newser) – Press baron Conrad Black will remain free on $21-million in bail until his sentencing for three counts of fraud and one of obstructing justice. Prosecutors fear that if he's out on bail he'll flee to Canada because he's facing 30 years in prison, he's rich,... Read full story »

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