They had all been shocked at Williams's arrest and conviction.
At his arrest he had been unemployed for some time.
Cowart worked and got along with several minority co-workers, who later expressed shock at his arrest.
"We will best prevent it by ensuring secrecy during our search for Alia, and at its arrest."
Why would the head of the union be present at Acosta's arrest, unless perhaps he had his own agenda?
The minister also states that under the law a female constable's presence is a legal requirement at a woman's arrest.
He said the witnesses who claimed to have seen him at their arrest were either mistaken or lying.
The following day, following international and popular protest at her arrest, she was released without being charged.
But at their arrest they were described by the police as middle-level criminals.
A large quantity was found in his possession at his last arrest.