11. After the jury rendered its verdict, a juror said outside the courtroom that the panel agreed with the prosecution that the officers had lied. 12. But the panel also agreed with critics that many projects had failed. 13. But the brief added that Ito had created a special situation by essentially exceeding his authority, and the appeals panel evidently agreed. 14. Each charge carries a minimum life sentence but could only have led to his execution if the entire panel had agreed he was guilty. 15. He said the three-member panel could eventually agree to deeper cuts after reviewing suggestions by its own staff and other interested parties. 16. In February, a three-judge Federal Circuit panel agreed. 17. In addition, the panel agreed to allow companies or individuals who own a newspaper in a given market to participate in the analog TV spectrum auction. 18. Justice and Microsoft prompt- ly appealed and the panel agreed to take the matter up on an expedited basis. 19. Justice and Microsoft promptly appealed and the panel agreed to take the matter up on an expedited basis. 20. My panel of experts agrees. |