Mr. Barry's defenders said he was singled out for prosecution because he was black, but the prosecution insisted that race had nothing to do with their case.

Both the defense and prosecution, which have access to evidence in the case, insisted in sworn declarations that they had not been responsible.

The prosecution insists that the photographs are necessary to establish the elements of multiple murder.

The prosecution has insisted since Mr. Simpson's arrest that he was the only assailant and the only suspect.

But today, as the passenger went on trial here, both the prosecution and defense insisted otherwise.

The prosecution insisted on the murder charge and, arguing that Christian was a threat to flee, urged that he be held without bail.

The prosecution insisted not to divulge details of the case.

The prosecution insists that no new trial is warranted.

The prosecution insisted there was nothing to support this claim.

In this case, the prosecution insisted that the defendants plead guilty to all 22 counts, including the most serious charges of first degree robbery and assault.