21.   When it ended in disaster, no independent counsels were appointed.

22.   Within the next several weeks, Ms. Reno will decide whether an independent counsel should be appointed.

23.   Experts at the Glasgow law school have said a miscarriage of justice cannot be alleged because the defendant has not appointed new counsel, a requirement under that procedure.

24.   He also refused to appoint defense counsel, opting to speak for himself.

25.   Judge Richard May of Britain will ask the former president if he has changed his mind about appointing counsel.

26.   The court subsequently appointed defense counsel for Tobbichi, and judge Pierre Tessier adjourned the hearing until Thursday to allow Tobbichi time to consult with his lawyer.

27.   They will be given the opportunity to file written rebuttals that will accompany any public release of a report by a federal appeals court that appoints independent counsels.

28.   He has refused to appoint counsel and did not answer charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and a count of genocide for Bosnia at previous hearings.

29.   And if Reno does not appoint an independent counsel, Hatch said he would demand she justify publicly her decision.