31.   She pleaded guilty to reduced charges in both cases, Brenner said.

32.   That would mean jurors would have to acquit Saldivar if they believe the shooting was an accident, rather than convict her of manslaughter or some other reduced charge.

33.   The gratuities included a free trip to Puerto Rico, reduced charges for the wedding receptions of two of his daughters and a discount on work on his home.

34.   The judge also explored the possibility that Jones could become a government witness in exchange for a reduced charge or dismissal of the single count of conspiracy she faces.

35.   The judge ruled Mesa could be convicted on a reduced charge because he said he believed the pitcher was charged with too serious a crime.

36.   The judge ruled Monday that Mesa could have been convicted on a reduced charge because he said he believed the pitcher was charged with too serious a crime.

37.   The new trial, on reduced charges, was in civilian court, but used evidence from the original investigation.

38.   The others have all pleaded guilty to drastically reduced charges.

39.   The two Alabama executives pleaded guilty to reduced charges in June and testified against Cleveland at the trial.

40.   The two men have cooperated extensively with the authorities since agreeing to plead guilty to reduced criminal charges.