1.   But Harshbarger and trial prosecutor Laurence Hardoon have always said that the convictions were justified based on the evidence amassed during the high-profile investigation and trials.

2.   He said, though, that the company believes the comparisons were justified based on clinical studies of each product.

3.   Britain has said the ban was not justified based on what is known about mad cow disease and its human equivalents.

4.   He nonetheless said he believed the order was justified based on reports of violent attacks by demonstrators on soldiers, police and state property.