In both cases, Mr. Catterson's office investigated but found no wrongdoing, only to have federal authorities win indictments on extortion charges.

Starr also won indictments against Hubbell's wife and the couple's lawyer and accountant.

Some of those officials say they may yet win criminal indictments.

Mr. Schwacke said he had determined that he could not win either indictments or convictions on more serious charges, like assault.

Mr. Hatcher and others say they hope Mr. Webb's task force can win new indictments.

Question of Proof It is unclear how badly the Government needs cooperation to win indictments.

He soon won indictments against 23 German doctors and scientists, some of who had conducted brutal experiments on prisoners of war.

A Federal District Court judge has given Federal prosecutors until Dec. 12 to win indictments.

The subcommittee pursued the case until Mr. Morgenthau won indictments in July.

For prosecutors, the testimony of police officers is often the bedrock of their efforts to win criminal indictments and convictions.