Mr. Case played down any slowing in an interview yesterday.

Mr. Case said that he had not seen his client's statement to police.

Mr. Case said the company intended to reduce marketing costs all along.

Some calls went against Mr. Case, according to people involved.

Mr. Case has also lost some support on the board.

Mr. Case finally heard from her - hours after she was to have arrived.

Mr. Case declined to be interviewed about his role at the company.

Mr. Case thinks that the company will turn itself around before then.

Mr. Case said that some of the complaints came from people in the crowd.

Mr. Case was chairman and chief executive until he retired in 1991.