Many of the original police investigators were present, as were prosecutors, lawyers from around the region, and other court observers.

Already in April 1559 court observers noted that Elizabeth never let Dudley from her side; but her favour did not extend to his wife.

Almost without exception, court observers placed Judge Alexander at the court's ideological center.

The atmosphere became so celebratory, at one point, that the judge had to remind court observers that the court was still in session.

Mr. North's short appearance suggested that he had been subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury but is challenging the subpoena, court observers say.

Mr. Richman, a well-known defense lawyer, has long been known to court observers as "What-me-worry?

Year after year, "court observers" have made the same observation about the apparent imminence of change.

At the very least, court observers say, if the justices cannot achieve unity, they usually express their opinions in a civil and respectful tone.

Very soon court observers noted that Elizabeth never let Robert Dudley from her side.

Some court observers said the impact would be very narrow, but lawyers who represent police officers said thousands of negligence cases might now move forward.