The Trial of Conrad Black

This is a much bigger story here in Canada than it seems to be down in the U.S., but as many of you may know Lord Conrad Black — Baron Conrad Black of Crossharbour, that is — is about to go on trial in Chicago on 17 criminal charges, including fraud, racketeering, and tax evasion. Opening statements are scheduled for Monday).

Over at The Reaction, co-blogger Grace is blogging the trial.

Part 1 — “Welcome to the Circus” — is here.