Conrad Black asks George W. Bush to reduce his prison sentence

The former media mogul Conrad Black asked the Republican President George W. Bush to reduce his prison sentence.

The former head of Hollinger International Inc. And British Lord, is currently serving a sentence of between six and a half years in prison in Florida for fraud and obstruction of justice. He was found guilty on 13 July 2007 and December 10, he was sentenced to 78 months in prison. He began serving his sentence on March 3.

A spokesman for the U.S. administration claimed that the businessman 64 years has not requested a pardon, as put forward by Toronto newspaper this morning, but a reduced sentence.

Before leaving the White House next January 20, the Republican George W. Bush may reduce his sentence and grant him a pardon. However, Lord Black will have competition. According to data from the U.S. Department of Justice dated August 31, there are more than 5 000 applications for pardon and commutation of sentence.