Two officials of the exclusive Manhattan retailer later pleaded guilty in the case.

Mexican officials pleaded that the women and children be let out of the city.

So many pilgrims wanted to make their way to the sangam that officials pleaded for restraint.

The officials also pleaded for United Nations help to deal with the problem.

Both officials have pleaded guilty and are cooperating with the authorities.

Nine other officials have since pleaded guilty to corruption charges.

The officials plead silence, citing a judicial inquiry under way.

The officials have pleaded with residents to return the money willingly, and the armored truck company has even offered a 10 percent reward.

In the agreement, Chiquita's officials pleaded guilty and paid a fine of $25 million.

Japanese officials plead that they do not have the power to carve up the market in this way.