Jailed Former Enron CEO Seeks New Trial

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Reuters reports:

Jailed former Enron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Skilling is seeking a new trial citing “newly discovered evidence,” according to court documents.

 

Skilling was convicted in 2006 on charges including conspiracy and securities fraud in relation to the 2001 collapse of the one-time energy trading giant Enron. The 58-year-old is now serving a 24-year jail term.

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