The convictions stemmed from an incident in which he made threats at the University of New Mexico.

His convictions stem from the unique position, he says, of having rubbed shoulders with the 250,000 people who passed through his television studio over 18 years.

Higginson's deep conviction in the evils of slavery stemmed in part from his mother's influence.

Mr. Johnson's earlier conviction for manslaughter stemmed from an incident on March 25, 1996, when he was 15.

The conviction for child endangerment stems from the drugs that she admitted taking in her pregnancy and not her decision about the Caesarean.

The conviction stemmed from his actions while working at a temporary employment agency in Tennessee.

His mother said the convictions had stemmed from a joyriding incident.

The convictions stemmed largely from a disputed confession.

Mr. Jones, a recovering alcoholic, said the conviction stemmed from his drinking days when he shoved his second wife while in a bar.

His recent convictions stem from other charges.