71.   Though only two defendants were convicted of murder, all were tried under special terrorist laws that made the death penalty possible.

72.   Three defendants were convicted in South Africa of murdering American exchange student Amy Biehl.

73.   Three other defendants were convicted of playing minor roles in the smuggling ring and given sentences ranging from one year to five years.

74.   Two have already pleaded guilty to charges of crimes against humanity and genocide, and one defendant has been convicted on similar charges.

75.   Under North Carolina law, a defendant can be convicted of first-degree murder if there is premeditation or if the killing is committed during another felony.

76.   Twenty-three other defendants were convicted as accomplices, and given four-year jail terms each.

77.   Two defendants were convicted Tuesday of counts that could carry the death penalty.

78.   Two defendants were convicted of counts that could carry the death penalty.

79.   If the defendants are convicted, they could be sentenced to death.