61.   A federal trial judge dismissed the case, and the appeals court today upheld that ruling.

62.   A judge last month refused to dismiss the case.

63.   A motion to dismiss the case against Stradford was apparently filed at one time, but LaFortune was unable to determine what became of it.

64.   A second motion to dismiss the case is pending.

65.   A year later, the case was dismissed because, she was told, there were no witnesses other than her daughters.

66.   A trial is scheduled for February, unless the case is dismissed.

67.   After hearing evidence, the judge can dismiss the case or uphold the charges and issue orders of compliance against the defendant.

68.   After that, senators will submit written questions and likely decide whether to dismiss the case or call witnesses.

69.   After that, the Senate will question both sides and then vote on a motion to dismiss the case, with a simple majority required to prevail.

70.   After this case was dismissed, Baker reverted to his earlier position that it would be deeply wrong to have the election decided by a judge.