U.S. Supreme Court turns down Black's bail request

Conrad Black's bid for release pending a review of his fraud convictions was denied Thursday but experts said it's unlikely the former media baron will be content to remain behind bars until the U.S. Supreme Court hears his appeal.

Black has already served nearly 15 months of a 6 1/2-year prison term following his convictions in July 2007 for fraud and obstruction of justice.

The obstruction charge is not part of the Supreme Court review, but the three fraud counts are being assessed and Black's lawyers had argued he was entitled to his freedom until a final decision was made.