For those of you following along at the Conrad Black fraud trial in Chicago, here is some evidence put on the record yesterday by the prosecution. It’s an e-mail from Black to his friend Donald Trump:
From: Black, Conrad M
Sent: May 20,2003 7:26 AM
To: Millar, Rosemary
Subject: RE: RemindersDear Rosemary,
Could we send the following note to Donald Trump: ,Dear Donald,
Could I ask a rather esoteric favor? Our annual meeting is at the Metropolitan Club in New York on Thursday, (May 22), at 11, a.m. Some of the institutions have been conducting an insurrection and I will forcefully rebut them on that occasion. They have undoubtedly tried to pack the room with complainants. Some of our people will be present also and adequately vocal, and I do not expect any problem putting our side of events across.
If you were able to put in a cameo appearance and say a supportive word, I'm sure it would have an impact on the group and be favorably noted in the press. I realize you're a busy man and have other things to do, but it could be a lively session. If you would consider it, let me know and I will see that there is a proxy for you. I trust you and Melania are well and prospering. Best wishes, CONRAD
My friend Paul Waldie, who has been covering the trial since day one for The Globe and Mail, reports on this e-mail.