Mr. Estrada has denied accepting any bribes from gambling rackets.

He has denied knowingly accepting drug money.

The senator has denied accepting gifts from Mr. Chang, and said that he did little to help his business ventures.

Roger Clinton has denied accepting any money for pardons but has acknowledged recommending up to half a dozen "dear friends" for clemency.

The congressman, Luis Alberto Kouri, has denied accepting $15,000 to join the government ranks.

Despite recordings from the investigation, officials implicated in the report have denied accepting bribes in exchange for votes.

Mr. Jefferson has denied ever accepting payments in return for government service.

The three men have denied accepting payments.

Mr. Estrada, 63, has denied accepting any kickbacks from gambling rings.

Zoroastrians in North America and Europe have denied accepting this rule and defy it.