51.   After rejecting the motions, the judge in the trial postponed further hearings until Thursday.

52.   Belgium enacted a similar law late last year, but the Swiss parliament rejected a motion to legalize assisted suicides, which are now tolerated.

53.   Both motions were rejected.

54.   But Jorda rejected that motion, saying there was enough evidence to justify the indictment.

55.   But Judge Dirk Kruse rejected the motion.

56.   But the Solidarity-led majority is expected to reject the motion.

57.   Chief Judge for the Pacific Circuit, Col. David Brash, on Saturday rejected the motion to drop the case, said Kadena Air Base spokesman Masao Doi.

58.   Earlier, Circuit Judge James Garrett, without elaborating, rejected defense motions for a mistrial and a change of venue.

59.   Earlier, the court rejected a motion to bar the presence of a Rome city lawyer.

60.   Earlier today, Judge G. Sarsfield Ford rejected a motion from lawyers for Russell Peeler to delay the trial while new evidence was examined.