Organisation: Ravelston Corporation

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Black 'compared himself to French nobleman'

Former press baron Conrad Black compared himself to a privileged aristocrat of the French revolutionary era as he wrestled with the high cost of using his company plane, US prosecutors said.

Tue, 12 Dec, 2006

Media tycoon Black faces fraud charges

Conrad Black, the former owner of the Daily Telegraph, and three other executives have been charged with fraud in America involving the $2.1bn ($1.79bn) sale of several hundred Canadian newspapers and the abuse of company perks at newspaper publishing company Hollinger International.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2005

FBI seizes €7.3m proceeds from media baron's apartment

FBI agents seized nearly €7.3m in proceeds from the sale of embattled media baron Conrad Black's apartment on New York’s Park Avenue.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2005

Black quits company behind troubled media empire

Former owner of the Daily Telegraph Conrad Black and long-time business partner David Radler have resigned as officers and directors of Ravelston Corporation, the private holding company behind the troubled Hollinger media empire.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2005

Hollinger Intl seeks €1bn damages from Black

Publishing giant Hollinger International is seeking more than $1.25bn (€1.05bn) in damages in an amended legal action against former Daily Telegraph boss Conrad Black and other former executives claiming new financial wrongdoing.

Sat, 08 May, 2004