Radler arraignment delayed in Hollinger trial

The arraignment in Chicago of Conrad Black's long-time lieutenant David Radler, who is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges against him, has been postponed. Originally scheduled for this Thursday, it is now set to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 20. A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago said both sides agreed to the delay. Mr. Radler, along with Hollinger International Inc. lawyer Mark Kipnis and Lord Black's holding company Ravelston Corp. are alleged to have helped divert $32-million (U.S.) into Hollinger's executives' pockets. Mr. Kipnis has pleaded not guilty, and Ravelston has yet to be arraigned.