41.   Prosecutors in Oklahoma have brought state murder charges against Nichols in hopes of winning a death sentence.

42.   The new district attorney here said Wednesday that he will prosecute Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols on state murder charges that could bring the death penalty.

43.   U.S. Attorney Doug Jones, who is handling the state murder case under a special arrangement, disagreed.

44.   Hill still faces state murder charges in January for which he could be sentenced to death.