51.   Those assurances were overshadowed, however, by reports late Thursday by the state-run Tanjug news agency that the three will face military court proceedings beginning Friday.

52.   If convicted of rape the three could face life in prison.

53.   However, all three still face an internal probe by the corporation, Nomvete said.

54.   If convicted of the federal charges, the three could face life in prison.

55.   If found guilty the three could face the death sentence.

56.   All three face the risk of execution and appeared tense and anxious, squeezing their knuckles as they sat on a couch before an interviewer.

57.   All three face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

58.   The other three face Federal Court proceedings, which would strip them of their Canadian citizenship before they are deported.

59.   The three are facing charges in court.

60.   The three would face the mandatory death penalty, which is carried out by hanging, if they are convicted because of the volume of drugs discovered.