Posted AT 2:44 PM EST on 10/12/07
Black gets 6½ year jail term
CHICAGO — Conrad Black was sentenced to 61/2 years in prison on Monday.
Judge Amy St. Eve had said she was considering a sentence of between 78 and 97 months for the media mogul. She ultimately decided on a 78 month sentence and a $125,000 (U.S.) fine.
He must also forfeit $6.1-million with no right to restitution.
“You have committed a serious offence, a very serious offence,” Judge St. Eve told Lord Black.
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