51.   Mari Bras said Sunday he would appear in court the next day to defend a client on political persecution charges.

52.   Other defense questions suggested how the attorneys might defend their clients during the trial.

53.   Speaking outside court Tuesday, Tadic lawyer Steven Kay claimed Serb authorities were hampering efforts to defend his client.

54.   Steigerwalt has his own problems in defending his client.

55.   Despite the refusal of one lawyer to defend his client, the Jeruslame District Court bench ordered that the trial must go ahead without further delay.

56.   The attorney said his close ties to the devastated community impinge on his ability to defend his client.