21.   The verdict was upheld two months ago by an appeals court.

22.   The verdict was upheld on appeal.

23.   ABC appealed, but the verdict was upheld.

24.   Even if the guilty verdict is upheld through the Supreme Court, Chun could be granted clemency by the president in a case that has heavy political overtones.

25.   He said the companies will appeal if the judge upholds the verdict.

26.   However, appeal Judge Alex Southwell upheld the verdicts and prison sentences handed down at their trial.

27.   If the verdict is upheld, an appeals court will consider a prosecution request to re-examine the evidence.

28.   Last July, the Georgia Court of Appeals upheld the verdict.

29.   Months after the court battle, U.S. District Judge Russel Holland upheld the verdicts.

30.   Months after the court battle, U.S. District Judge Russell Holland upheld the verdicts.