Prosecutors in the US trial of former media mogul Conrad Black believe he could face up to 30 years in prison after being convicted of fraud.

Media mogul Conrad Black’s lawyer today moved for a mistrial, saying the prosecutors at his racketeering and fraud trial were prejudicing the jury with documents mentioning his chef and chauffeur.

The racketeering and fraud trial of former media mogul Conrad Black is scheduled to get underway in Chicago today with opening statements.

Former media mogul Conrad Black’s trial judge questioned more than two dozen potential jurors today, pushing hard to finish the job quickly before opening statements begin next week.

Former media mogul Conrad Black’s racketeering and fraud trial resumed its search for a jury today, with some prospective jurors expressing concerns about business corruption.

Former media mogul Conrad Black’s trial began with the judge questioning a man who lost money in the WorldCom debacle, a woman whose investments went sour and more than three dozen other prospective jurors.

A US judge increased former newspaper tycoon Conrad Black’s bond by €829,000 and urged prosecutors and defence lawyers in his fraud case to stop trading insults.

A judge reviewing whether Lord Black misrepresented his assets while meeting bail conditions in his fraud and racketeering case demanded more information from a lawyer for the former publisher.