11.   But prosecutors contended Berry knew King and Brewer were.

12.   But rather than repaying Bally, officials of Worldwide Gaming skimmed profits from their video poker operations, prosecutors contended.

13.   Colombian prosecutors contend that Mauss was a mercenary who profited handsomely from kidnappings.

14.   Criminal prosecutors contend that the Justice Department should back the independent counsel against President Clinton.

15.   During the criminal trial, prosecutors contended he disposed of some luggage after the slayings.

16.   During his trial, prosecutors contended that Urrego was involved in a conspiracy in which he lent money to associates, who in turn lent it again.

17.   Federal prosecutors are contending that Blarek and Pellecchia knowingly participated in a conspiracy to launder drug money.

18.   Federal prosecutors argue that such securities cases are better handled at their level, while state prosecutors contend that they, too, aggressively pursue such crimes.

19.   First there were the bloody droplets, with a DNA match to O.J. Simpson, leading away from a heinous crime scene, prosecutors contend.

20.   For their part, the prosecutors contend that it is normal procedure, as the landmark trial moves toward a climax, for them to explore potential remedies.