From AP via CTV.ca:

A U.S. federal judge has denied fallen press lord Conrad Black's long-shot request to remain free on bail pending appeal of his fraud and obstruction-of-justice conviction.

Black, the former chief executive officer of Hollinger International, has until March 3 to report to prison and begin his 6½-year prison term.

U.S. District Judge Amy St. Eve, who presided over Black's trial, said in her order Thursday that Black is not a flight risk or danger to the community but his lawyers failed to show his grounds for appeal are likely to result in a reversal or new trial.