Judge denies former Bumble Bee CEO’s bid for reduced sentence because of 'extremely harsh' conditions

Chris Lischewski, who was sentenced to 40 months in prison in June, said he was denied food or fresh water for 24 hours, no bed for the first night, no outdoor time, and no communication with others.

Former Bumble Bee Seafoods CEO Chris Lischewski. The executive was convicted for his role in a conspiracy to fix canned tuna prices. — Former Bumble Bee Seafoods CEO Chris Lischewski. The executive was convicted for his role in a conspiracy to fix canned tuna prices.Foto: ICCF/YouTube

Dominic Welling

Published 11 November 2020, 14:06Updated 11 November 2020, 14:51

Bumble Bee Chris Lischewski Price-fixing Canned tuna