Mr. Lake apparently did not know about the incident.

Their little scam was on hold until they heard from Mr. Lake.

Evidently, Mr. Lake is very particular about who has access to the building.

Mr. Lake failed to do so for two years.

Mr. Lake mildly said he had nothing to do with it.

Mr. Lake said today was his chance "to lay to rest, once and for all, two challenges to my personal integrity."

Mr. Lake has more money than he can spend right now.

Mr. Lake is 43, divorced, the father of two children.

Mr. Lake, officials concede, has been at the center of that crisis as well.

Mr. Lake said he had been a farmer for more than a decade.