21.   The allegation came in a presentence report filed in New Jersey, where Smith is awaiting sentencing on convictions for taking kickbacks from consultants.

22.   The allegations came in a report to the Finance Ministry by inspectors from Price Waterhouse in October.

23.   The allegations come on the heels of convictions of the Essex County executive, a Newark councilwoman and several other area officials.

24.   The center lost its foster care contract with the city last summer when the allegations came to light.

25.   The problem with all this hyperbole is that nobody pays attention when a meaningful allegation comes along.

26.   Then came allegations of corruption in contract awards, and a collapse in French real-estate prices, the construction market -- and profits.

27.   These allegations first came to light in March, when Japanese press reported Nomura maintained VIP accounts on behalf of politicians and bureaucrats.

28.   Those allegations come from the waitress.

29.   Those charges were handed down in mid-November, shortly after the Aberdeen allegations came to light.

30.   Violation allegations usually come through the grapevine.