31.   But it was never discussed later in the trial because the judge ruled that Anwar could not use political conspiracy as a defense.

32.   But he did not dismiss the possibility of the so-called political conspiracy currently waged by some people seeking immediate political reform in the country.

33.   But it was never discussed in the trial later because the judge ruled that Anwar could not use political conspiracy as a defense.

34.   Cascos was called to the witness stand by the defense to bolster the argument that Barrionuevo is the victim of a political conspiracy orchestrated by the governing Popular Party.

35.   Defense lawyers on Wednesday tried to show that police were aware of a political conspiracy and conducted investigations accordingly.

36.   Defense lawyers have tried to argue that Anwar was a victim of a political conspiracy involving senior politicians.

37.   Cuban officials have disputed the finding and claimed Sotomayor was the victim of a political conspiracy.

38.   Defense lawyers say the main prosecution witnesses held grudges against Anwar and were instruments in a high-level political conspiracy to destroy him.

39.   Defense lawyers, one a senior opposition lawmaker, in turn attempt to prove a political conspiracy behind the charges.

40.   Earlier prosecutors have mentioned other theories, including the possibility of a second gunman or that the killing was part of a wider political conspiracy.