41. Barings executives said the negotiations were complicated by questions about whether ING might inherit liability for any lawsuits or criminal prosecutions that might arise from the case. 42. Because he is a minor, Raul does not worry about criminal prosecution, though he said he has been detained many times in Douglas. 43. Because the judiciary has no jurisdiction to determine matters that are the business of the other branches of government, Simon said, criminal prosecution should not be allowed. 44. Because of the possibility of criminal prosecution, many recanting witnesses now need their own attorneys. 45. Berger denied that he knowingly participated in discussions affecting Amoco -- a requirement for criminal prosecution under that statute, the Justice Department said. 46. Besides, there are other ways to seek retribution other than criminal prosecutions. 47. Because officers cannot invoke Fifth Amendment protection in administrative proceedings, their statements in these matters cannot become the basis of criminal prosecutions. 48. Blessing said the settlement does not affect the criminal prosecutions or abuse cases still under investigation by Child Protective Services. 49. Besides criminal prosecutions, it allows crime victims to seek damages in civil lawsuits. 50. Boeing has agreed not to challenge criminal prosecution on the constitutional grounds of double jeopardy as part of its civil penalty. |