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Defense attorney Daniel Petrocelli, left, cross-examines former Enron CFO Andrew Fastow, center, as defendant Jeffrey Skilling looks on in the fraud and conspiracy trial of former Enron executives Skilling and Kenneth Lay in this artist's rendering Thursday, March 9, 2006 in Houston.
Petrocelli pelts a resolute Fastow at Enron trial—On his second day of cross-examination, former Enron CFO Andrew Fastow remained resolute Thursday as Jeff Skilling's attorney worked hard to plant doubt about his story in the jurors' minds. READ STORY
COMING NEXT WEEK
• Andrew Fastow, Enron ex-chief financial officer, continues questioning by Daniel Petrocelli and Michael Ramsey.
THURSDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
• Andrew Fastow, Enron ex-chief financial officer, questioned by defense attorney Daniel Petrocelli.
Quote
"We wouldn't have a quo without a quid."
— Andrew Fastow,
arguing with defense attorneys that he wouldn't have made the arrangement without a no-risk promise from Enron. Daniel Petrocelli said that "If the board was made aware of the quid, there could be no quo."
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PHOTO GALLERIES
Fastow Day 3 — Enron's former CFO gets cross-examined. 3/9/06
Fastow returns — Enron's former CFO back on the stand for Day 2 of testimony. 3/8/06
Fastow's first day — Former Enron CFO testifies. 3/7/06
Hannon on the stand — Attorneys finish their questioning. 3/6/06
Delainey on the stand — Former executive faces cross-examination. 3/2/06
Belden, Delainey — Two witnesses testify. 3/1/06
Wanda Curry cross-examined — Former Enron executive continues on stand. 2/28/06
Wesley Colwell on the stand — Former chief accountant for Enron North America testifies. 2/27/06
Rieker cross-examined — Paula Rieker back on stand again. 2/23/06
Rieker back on stand — Paula Rieker cross-examined. 2/22/06
West returns — Terry West, former Enron accountant, returns to the stand. 2/21/06
Rice Day 3 — Government witness Ken Rice returns. 2/16/06
Rice resumes — Ex-Enron Broadband Services chief back on stand. 2/15/06
Rice takes the stand — The former head of Enron Broadband Services testifies for the prosecution. 2/14/06
Koenig on the stand — Defense attorneys continue questioning. 2/13/06
Koenig cross-examination — Defense attorneys question Koenig. 2/9/06
Koenig on hot seat — Former executive returns to the stand. 2/8/06
Koenig continues — Cross-examination continues by defense attorneys. 2/7/06
Koenig under cross — Defense attorneys question the government's first witness. 2/6/06
Koenig returns — Former executive Mark Koenig resumes testimony. 2/2/06
Testimony begins — The jury begins hearing from prosecution witnesses. 2/1/06
Opening statements — Prosecutors, defense attorneys make their case to the jury. 1/31/06
Trial under way — Lawyers and defendants enter the courthouse. 1/30/06
Trial's eve — Houston gears up for the Lay-Skilling trial. 1/29/06
The Enron buildings — The company left its mark on Houston's skyline. 1/28/06
The courtroom — Inside Judge Sim Lake's Houston courtoom. 1/25/06
Ken Lay — Enron founder before the trial. 1/25/06
Jeff Skilling — The former Enron CEO talks before his trial. 1/24/06
Causey's day in court — The courtroom scene as Richard Causey pleaded guilty. 12/28/05
AUDIO NEWS
Skilling attorney Daniel Petrocelli: "We just want the jurors to understand what the facts are." 01/31/06
Ken Lay: ''We think we've got a good jury." 1/30/06
Skilling attorney Daniel Petrocelli: ''These people are going to listen, they have an open mind." 1/30/06
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