Black's was not a victimless crime

Earlier this week Conrad Black, Baron Black of Crossharbour, was sentenced to six years (give or take) in prison for fraud and obstructing justice.

The right wing historian Andrew Roberts, a friend of Black, railed at the sentence saying, "This was a victimless crime."

One thing Black's malfeasance wasn't was a victimless crime.

Black's behaviour directly affected thousands of lives. His actions led to his newspapers being sold to the Barclay twins. Hundreds of people were summarily sacked or made redundant causing hardship to their families.