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13 Boxes and Obstruction of JusticeJune 1, 2007. Before resting their case on May 30, the prosecution showed jurors security camera images from May 20, 2005, of Black, his loyal assistant Joan Maida, and chauffeur John Hiller removing thirteen document boxes from Hollinger Inc.'s landmark Toronto office on 10 Toronto Street, a small, elegant downtown building with a paved courtyard and iron railings. ![]() Conrad Black (right), assistant Joan Maida (centre) and chauffeur John Hillier (left - looking up at the camera) removing boxes from Hollinger Inc. ![]() Conrad Black points to the security camera while removing boxes from Hollinger Inc. ![]() A frame from the security camera as Conrad Black removes boxes from Hollinger Inc. to his car waiting outside. ![]() Another frame from a security camera showing Conrad Black and his chauffeur loading the boxes into his black Cadillac In May 2005, Black had been removed from control of Hollinger Inc.. His empire and all its trappings had been crumbling around. He no longer had use of his Rolls Royce Silver Wraith which was encumbered with unpaid repair bills. Defence Launched with the 13 Boxes in FocusOn Thursday, May 31, 2007, Black's lawyers launched their defence of the media mogul by picking up on Wednesday's discussion on the 13 document boxes that the prosecution alleges Black removed illegally. |
Conrad Black Trial Pages On This Site» 1. Background to the Conrad Black Trial » 3. The Conrad Black Trial and Corporate Governance » 4. Conrad Black's Partner David Radler Pays US$28.7M Fine & US$63.4M Settlement » 5. Conrad Black Trial Delayed » 6. Conrad Black Trial Opening Statements » 7. Conrad Black's Co-Defendants Distance Themselves From Him » 8. Conrad Black's Lawyer Questions Impartiality of First Witness » 9. The Non-Compete Payments Part 1 » 10. The Non-Compete Payments Part 2 » 11. The Non-Compete Payments Had Board Approval » 12. Focus Shifts to Expenses & Use of Corporate Jet » 13. Role of Lawyers in Non-Compete Payments » 14. Role of Lawyers Part II. Accusations Suffer Setback » 15. David Radler Takes the Stand Against Black » 15a. Former Gov. Thompson: No Approval for Non-Compete Payments » 16. David Radler's Second Week on the Stand » 17. Final Assault on David Radler's Credibility » 18. Jonathan Rosenberg Takes the Stand » 19. The Prosecution Rests Their Case » 20. Obstruction of Justice Charge » 22. Judge Makes a Controversial Ruling » 23. Closing Arguments Commence » 27. Black and Co-Defendants Convicted |