Prosecutors, however, contend that the evidence is anything but thin.

Prosecutors contend that the note was added after the sale.

Prosecutors did not contend that the children's accounts were literally true.

Prosecutors contend they then left him bleeding in a cell for three hours before he was taken to a hospital.

Prosecutors contended that the scheme paid $32,000 from 1986 to 1989.

Prosecutors contend that as a result of her failure to report the incident, the abuse went on for about eight months.

Prosecutors contend he changed his story out of fear.

Prosecutors contend that some 12,000 investors and 200 banks lost nearly $750 million in the scandal.

Prosecutors contend the conversation shows the two tried to obstruct justice.

Prosecutors contend the testimony would serve only to increase the jury's sympathy.