Candidates' personal lives get closer scrutiny from prosecutors and press.

Both men seemed to rule out the chance of accepting any further plea offer that might come from federal prosecutors.

The television station said its information came from unspecified prosecutors.

But they said she would give such testimony only in exchange for favorable treatment from prosecutors.

The President prefers to respond to written questions from prosecutors.

It has gained support from prosecutors, the courts and some legal experts.

Then, under pressure from the Legislature and prosecutors, he changed his mind.

That is a lesson well learned from other prosecutors who have tried prominent executives.

"But it seems like there is an effort from prosecutors to hinder the process."

The ruling brought immediate criticism from the police and prosecutors.