Several prosecution theories were tried, including sweeping charges of a pattern of deceitful conduct.

"It is a trial into one theory - namely the prosecution theory that these two Libyans were responsible."

The prosecution theory was said to run on two tracks.

If they can trace it to James, or to you, then the case I just described to you may not be the prosecution theory.

That testimony supported the prosecution theory that the fire was set by someone who knew the house well, such as the au pair.

The trial turned on a prosecution theory of accessory liability, or acting in concert to commit the acts underlying first-degree murder.

But he says he was not persuaded by what he called a "tenuous" prosecution theory.

However they failed to report relevant evidence from witnesses e.g. hearing Azaria cry when on the prosecution theory she would need to be already dead.

The commission report, Williams said, was a prosecution theory and, as such, did have holes and deficiencies.

Instead, they challenged every prosecution theory and witness, offering alternative explanations for the evidence.