11.   Sabou wrote about a local judge, Mariana Lancu, who allegedly used her position to peddle influence on a local level.

12.   Sabou wrote that judge Mariana Iancu used her position to peddle influence on a local level.

13.   Prosecutors said Hong-gul acknowledged receiving millions of dollars from Choi and other businessmen but denied that he had peddled influence in return for the money.

14.   The prosecutors, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Hong-gul denied that he had peddled influence in return for the money.

15.   The youngest son of President Kim Dae-jung appeared in court Friday and admitted receiving stocks and money from businessmen, but denied he peddled influence.