An appellate court ruled Wednesday that Joe Nacchio can remain
free on $2 million bail pending an appeal of his conviction for
illegal insider trading - a surprising win for the former Qwest
chief executive.  The decision by three appellate judges
indicates Nacchio's attorneys have identified at least one issue
that raises a substantial question of law or fact likely to
result in a reversal of the verdict, a new trial or reduced
sentence.  The judges' two-page order didn't provide specifics
but stated the appeal would be heard on an expedited basis.  The
ruling overturns U.S. District Judge Edward Nottingham's order
last month that Nacchio must begin serving his six-year prison
sentence while his appeal is underway.  Nacchio Sentencing    •
Read the live blog from the courtroom   • Discuss Judge
Nottingham's sentence for Joe Nacchio. Nacchio was to report to
prison within 15 days of the Federal Bureau of Prisons'
designating a facility but will remain free until at least
December, when oral arguments on the a