But after all, though Mr. Street has inspired and created this book, he need not read it.

Mr. Street has declined to comment about the trial.

Mr. Street proposed a $250 million bond issue in July to begin the program.

Mr. Street acknowledged that he was engaged in an uphill battle.

"I just believe that people in order to lead productive lives need to take charge of their health," Mr. Street said.

Mr. Street has his work cut out for him.

Mr. Street was a fine man, and I believe his story.

Mr. Street took more than $137,000 in the 2004 robberies.

Federal officials told Mr. Street that he was not a target of their investigation.

Mr. Street pledged that the city would provide an additional $45 million to the system.