During that time, he said, he was interrogated about the purported involvement of a friend in drug smuggling and espionage and subsequently charged with spying for Israel or Iran.

The reports about General Singlaub's purported involvement appeared in print, however, before Mr. Abrams could reach him, the officials said.

Other claims, including Smith's purported involvement in astrology and the idea that the Book of Mormon guardian Moroni transformed from the form of a salamander, are less supported by evidence.

It gave gave no details of the purported involvement or the "investigation."

The season was marred not only by an injury to quarterback Len Dawson but also controversy surrounding Dawson and his purported involvement in a sports gambling ring.

Magistrates in four cities have decided to investigate his purported involvement in unlawful party financing and bribery.

Such theories have also centered around the alleged presence of a girl wearing a polka dot dress claiming responsibility for the crime and the purported involvement of the Central Intelligence Agency.

At the start of the uprising, much controversy focused on army orders to beat and break the bones of Palestinians seized for purported involvement in the uprising.

Chief Gates declined to say whether Mr. Minkow's purported involvement with the suspected scheme had begun with the loan from Mr. Catain.

Legal experts believe it may be easier to prosecute him in this case than for his purported involvement in the more complex banking scandal.