Conrad Black: The Sentencing

Steve Maich blogs live from the Chicago courthouse.

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In the end

Steven Maich | December 10, 2007 | 20:01:37 | Permalink

The least culpable, most likable defendant gets a complete walk. No prison time. 275 hours of community service, six months of home detention (he can leave to go to work), five years probation, and no fine at all. This is a defeat for the government but is absolutely just, and a huge endorsement of Ron Safer—the best lawyer in the room by a mile.