11.   But the lawyers also make clear that they have not been hired to strike any deal, and they are prepared to contest any charges if they are filed.

12.   By not contesting the charges, Gingrich eliminated the need for the committee to hold a public trial-like hearing on the violations.

13.   Contesting the charges at trial appears to be a successful strategy for some defendants.

14.   Credit Lyonnais said it pleaded not guilty and will contest the charges.

15.   De Beers also has denied wrongdoing, but it will not contest the charges in court.

16.   Espy, who becomes the highest-ranking Clinton official to be charged with a crime, plans to contest the charges.

17.   Garrison never contested the charges, Browne said.

18.   Geoghan does not have a lawyer in the civil cases and is not contesting the charges.

19.   Had the merger not been in the works, Arkin speculated, Bankers Trust would have more forcefully contested the charges.

20.   He urged Packwood to resign, rather then contest the charges in the Senate.