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To: alydar who wrote (62692)	11/7/2001 5:14:09 PM
From: Bill Fischofer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

Re: Terminology A felon is a person convicted of a felony, which is a category under criminal law. Antitrust is a branch of civil, not criminal, law. It is impossible for anyone to be a 'felon' as a result of a civil proceeding, regardless of the outcome of that proceeding. You also seem confused about the legal status of corporations. A corporation is a legal entity distinct from any officer or employee of that corporation. A corporation can be held liable for any number of legal judgments and this has no effect on the personal legal liability of any officer or employee of that corporation. Civil proceedings also focus on 'remedies', not 'punishments'. Ignoring these basic legal realities does not advance any argument you wish to make on the subject.

To: alydar who wrote (62692)	11/7/2001 5:21:15 PM
From: Charles Tutt	Respond to of 74651

To be a convicted felon, one must be found guilty of a felony crime in a criminal proceeding. That requires a determination of guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." The government can also engage in civil proceedings, which carry a lower burden of proof. My understanding is that this case has been a civil action. JMHO; no legal opinion implied. Charles Tutt (TM)