51.   Berlusconi plans to appeal the verdict, and his political allies issued public statements of support.

52.   Besides Ms. Hoster, who has given several interviews, only sketchy details are known about the other three accusers, who have not made public statements.

53.   Boone County, Ky., Police Chief Edward Ammann declined to explain, but said he would release a public statement.

54.   A bearded man answered the door and told a reporter that the Garretts would not be making a public statement.

55.   A breakthrough still seemed possible based on their public statements.

56.   A Los Angeles-based public relations consultant for Sharman said details of the company would be limited to the brief public statement disclosing the deal.

57.   A public statement could come as early as today.

58.   A person close to the investigation said the information uncovered by Merrill contradicts what Stewart has said in public statements, the person said.

59.   Advisers said Powell made it clear to Sharon early Thursday morning that a public statement was on its way and shared details of the Bush speech.

60.   After court Friday, Combs made his first public statement.