21.   He has remained silent since his arrest, news reports said.

22.   Inoue, also suspected to have carried out abductions and other illegal acts, has remained silent since the arrest, Jiji Press said.

23.   Justice Minister Sevket Kazan, silent since the first prison death, blamed outlawed extreme leftist groups over the loss of lives in his first public remarks Tuesday.

24.   NHK said Niimi had remained silent since being detained on Wednesday.