1.   Together with two further appeal letters.

2.   Although his vote would not block further action, it suggested that the probable outcome of further appeals would also be negative.

3.   Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, acting for the Supreme Court, declined to hear a further appeal.

4.   A decision is expected on Friday, and further appeals are still possible.

5.   A further appeal would be to the U.S. Supreme Court.

6.   A further appeal can be made to the Supreme Court.

7.   A death sentence has been stayed to permit further appeals.

8.   A further Supreme Court appeal, by whichever side loses this next round, is highly likely.

9.   Breen, who had not read the decision, said he would review it before deciding whether further appeals will be mounted.

10.   But one lawyer who has followed the case suggested that the Justice Department officials may have decided against all further appeals in this case.