Conrad Black is a Canadian-born former newspaper publisher and author, known for his role in building a global media empire. He was the chairman of Hollinger International, which owned several prominent newspapers, including The Daily Telegraph in the UK and The Chicago Sun-Times in the US. In 2007, Black was convicted of fraud and obstruction of justice, leading to a prison sentence in the United States. After serving time, he returned to Canada and resumed his writing career, publishing several books and articles on history and politics.