Conrad Black Trial: Judge Rules Radler Cannot be Recalled as a Witness

June 6, 2007.Judge St. Eve has ruled that the defence cannot recall David Radler, Lord Conrad Black's former business partner, as a witness.

The judge also denied a motion to dismiss the charges against Mark Kipnis, Hollinger International Inc.'s former general counsel.

In making a motion for Kipnis' acquittal, his lawyer Ron Safer wrote "There is absolutely no evidence that Mark (Kipnis) had any motive to commit fraud." On Monday, June 4, 2007, Judge Amy St. Eve said Kipnis is "differently situated than the other defendants."

There is no word on the defence motion that the obstruction of justice charge against Black be dropped.

Jurors were given the day off by Judge Amy St. Eve since some defence witnesses were unavailable. The trial will resume Thursday, June 7 and is expected to wrap-up within a couple of weeks.

Conrad Black Trial Pages On This Site

» 1. Background to the Conrad Black Trial

» 2. Conrad Black Trial - Issues, Arguments and Chances. Charges and Defence. Opportunities and Challenges

» 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

» 21. Radler Recall Overruled

» 22. Judge Makes a Controversial Ruling

» 23. Closing Arguments Commence

» 24. Jury Deliberates

» 25. Facts and Figures

» 26. Jury Deadlocked

» 27. Black and Co-Defendants Convicted

» 28. Black and Co-Defendants Sentenced

» 29. Radler Sentenced