61.   Are the allegations a distraction?

62.   Are the allegations true?

63.   Arroyo said the allegations were false.

64.   At issue is an allegation by the state Public Utilities Commission that El Paso rigged the bidding for use of its natural gas pipeline to Southern California last year.

65.   At issue were allegations that Morales attempted to steer some of the lawyer fee money to an attorney friend who did little or no work.

66.   At the time, Gruntal spokesman said the allegations were without merit.

67.   At the time, there were allegations of royal pocket-stuffing.

68.   Both told Business Week the allegations were groundless and said they were unaware of the investigation.

69.   A lawyer for Turner, Dwayne Warren, said that his client had an exemplary record, and that the allegations against him were entirely false.

70.   A lawyer for Elgindy said the allegation was ludicrous and appeared to be motivated by the fact that Elgindy is Muslim and was born in Egypt.