His attorney, C. Vernon Mason, was not in his office when called yesterday.

The defendant, C. Vernon Mason, was the first witness to take the stand in the trial.

The grand jury's conclusion rebuts accusations by C. Vernon Mason, a lawyer for the woman's companion.

C. Vernon Mason, another Sharpton associate, used almost the same words when his turn came to address the crowd.

C. Vernon Mason, an intemperate lawyer known for preying on racial unrest, would be a destructive force.

Another defendant, C. Vernon Mason, plans to present his case with only two witnesses on Friday.

Even sharper in his criticism was C. Vernon Mason, a black lawyer who said, "the black community does not support him.

She referred questions on the case to her lawyer, C. Vernon Mason.

His opponent was C. Vernon Mason, then a defense lawyer and civil rights advocate.

"The 'political experts' gave him no chance at first," says C. Vernon Mason, a lawyer who has worked with Sharpton for years.