31.   Several men have already pleaded guilty in the case, including one who prosecutors said was the mastermind, Fermin Rodriguez.

32.   Sixteen men pleaded guilty in the attacks and two others were convicted after trial, receiving sentences ranging from community service to up to five years in prison.

33.   So his men are pleading for time.

34.   The man pleaded with him to stay, finally explaining why he was so insistent.

35.   The men did not plead for sanctuary, according to American soldiers and U.N. police monitors present.

36.   The men pleaded guilty to arson and are serving prison terms.

37.   The men have pleaded guilty and are now on trial.

38.   The South Boston man pleaded not guilty in Suffolk Superior Court to charges of conspiracy to commit murder and armed assault with intent to murder.

39.   The three men pleaded guilty to reduced counts and John Gotti served a three-year sentence.

40.   The three men have pleaded not guilty.