61.   Both Chilat and Rosca are protected from charges by their parliamentary immunity, but lawmakers could vote to lift that protection.

62.   Bossi, a member of the Chamber of Deputies, has parliamentary immunity from prosecution.

63.   But both men enjoy parliamentary immunity and cannot be prosecuted until the immunities are lifted.

64.   But it appeared unlikely that Zhirinovsky would face legal punishment since he has parliamentary immunity.

65.   But instead of handcuffs clicking shut, the driver ties the hands of justice by claiming parliamentary immunity.

66.   But in order for him to be convicted, two-thirds of the Senate must vote to lift his parliamentary immunity.

67.   But it appeared unlikely that Zhirinovsky would face legal sanctions since he has parliamentary immunity.

68.   But that may become untenable if justice officials seek a lifting of his parliamentary immunity.

69.   By resigning, he could run for office again next year and, if elected, regain parliamentary immunity from criminal investigation or trial by regular courts.

70.   But Zhirinovsky may be shielded from the charges of hooliganism and insulting officials lodged against him under parliamentary immunity.