21.   Although Cepeda initially denied knowledge of the pot, he now admits he planned to use five pounds for himself and friends.

22.   Although Dole has denied personal knowledge of either scheme, critics said the violations suggest a pattern.

23.   An official at the trade commission refused to comment on the investigation, while an official at the postal ministry denied knowledge of the probe.

24.   Arafat and his aides denied any knowledge of the shipment, though they have said some Palestinian Authority personnel were involved.

25.   Attorney General Janet Reno, responding to a question from The Chronicle, Thursday denied any knowledge of the case.

26.   Banzer has denied any knowledge of Operation Condor, although he reportedly met personally with Chilean military authorities to discuss intelligence matters.

27.   Banzer has repeatedly denied knowledge of Operation Condor, and no firm evidence has yet been made public that links him directly to any disappearances.

28.   Barak denied knowledge of any wrongdoing.

29.   Bank Austria Chief Executive Gerhard Randa denied knowledge of the complaint from Campbell.

30.   Before his arrest, Massera denied any knowledge of the kidnapping of the newborn babies.