11.   A spokesman for the militants denied any role in the bloodletting and insisted that he had no knowledge of Ghulam.

12.   Abu Marzook has acknowledged having headed the political wing of Hamas but has denied any role in its military actions.

13.   But Aum denies any role, and there is no evidence linking Aum to the shooting of Kunimatsu.

14.   But both Erin Lehane and Curtis denied any role.

15.   But initially he was denied major roles in college productions.

16.   But the sect denies any role, and there is no evidence linking it to the shooting.

17.   Castano strongly denies any role in the trade, contending he acts solely from hatred of the guerrillas.

18.   Chechen rebel leaders have denied any role in the bombings.

19.   During a brief sentencing hearing, Reeves denied any role in the death but said he accepts the guilty verdict.

20.   Even though Republicans have acknowledged that Gebhardt has attended party meetings, they deny any role in his candidacy.