What is the most dispiriting part of the John Edwards case, in which a grand jury handed down a six-count indictment Friday?

The six-count indictment carries a maximum sentence of four years in state prison.

"I have done nothing wrong and I am prepared to fight," the fund-raiser, Maria Hsia, said after her arraignment on a six-count indictment.

On Thursday, the United States Attorney obtained a six-count indictment against the Seales, charging them with kidnapping, conspiracy and extortion.

Along with the new charge about turning over information to Israel, Monday's six-count indictment offered a fuller account and new details of the investigation.

Judge Brinkema explained that he should not do so, as that was equivalent to pleading guilty to the six-count indictment, four of which carry the death penalty.

It is a six-count indictment charging her with aggravated assault, criminal damage and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

He is also charged with forging another bank officer's signature on letters of credit issued by the bank, according to a six-count indictment.

Mr. Lonergan pleaded not guilty to a six-count indictment in Federal Court.

A Federal judge refused today to dismiss a six-count indictment charging Lyn Nofziger, the former White House political aide, with violating ethics laws.