1.   But his lawyers say it was only an infatuation forced by circumstances.

2.   But lawyers said those defendants were acting primarily to help wives and other relatives in trouble in connection with the espionage.

3.   But media lawyers said there are other possible avenues for mounting a renewed First Amendment attack on the ban.

4.   Government lawyers said the case was neither merited nor admissible.

5.   His lawyer said his client had not yet received any formal notification of the conviction.

6.   His lawyer said the unnamed woman was demanding a great deal of money.

7.   His lawyer says he was entrapped by overzealous prosecutors who wrongly characterized campaign contributions as bribes.

8.   His lawyers have said they will appeal the civil trial verdict.

9.   If they refuse, the lawyers say they will begin proceedings in the High Court for damages.

10.   Lawyers said a general on active duty, Herna n Rami rez, was also indicted.