31.   Reached by phone Thursday night, Cordero said he had no comment.

32.   Reached by phone Wednesday, Grossman declined to comment but his voice seemed strong and steady.

33.   Reached by phone Wednesday, Macke declined to discuss his role in setting up the excursion.

34.   Reznikoff has declined repeated requests for comment about his role and could not be reached by phone Tuesday night.

35.   Reached by phone at his Manhattan home, Klemperer said he liked his character and was proud to have played it.

36.   Reached by phone Friday, Al-Hallak declined to comment on the letter.

37.   Reached by phone in Boca Raton, Fla., Elkins said Saturday that he knew nothing about a drum or a body.

38.   Reached by phone in San Francisco on Tuesday, Ballon said the marketing department is still intact.

39.   Reached by phone in Washington, Ms. Savage confirmed the story but would not comment further.

40.   Reached by phone this week, Melindez had few words to share.