61.   It was not clear how long the trial would last.

62.   It was not clear how long their trial would last.

63.   It was not immediately clear how long the trial against Markovic and his aides would last.

64.   Lawyers for Jackson declined to comment, except to estimate the trial could last a month.

65.   Most Latvians expressed satisfaction with the verdict, but some said the trial has lasted too long.

66.   Most trials last a day or two, and the arguments generally are submitted in written form.

67.   Ombudsman Aniano Desierto, in charge of prosecuting alleged corruption by government officials, has said a trial could last more than six months.

68.   Opening statements will likely come in February, and lawyers expect the trial to last about nine months.

69.   Opening statements are scheduled to begin Monday before U.S. District Judge Filemon Vela, who has indicated the trial will last two weeks.

70.   Prosecutors estimate the trial will last about six weeks.