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Special Report: Enron Trial

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Blog: In the Pipeline by Frank Ahrens

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Live Discussions

Carrie Johnson discussed Jeffrey Skilling's sentencing in a live discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Enron Executives Convicted

Kenneth Lay

Kenneth L. Lay

Enron's founder and former chief executive was found guilty of all 10 charges against him -- covering conspiracy, false statements, securities fraud and bank fraud -- in two separate trials. Jurors said Lay's combative courtroom demeanor contrasted with his grandfatherly, genial public image and did little to counter the prosecutors' attack on his credibility. In July, Lay died of heart disease, before his sentencing. After his death, a judge revoked his conviction.

Jeffrey K. Skilling

Jeffrey K. Skilling

Painted by prosecutors as a mastermind of massive fraud, Enron's former chief executive was found guilty of 18 counts of conspiracy, money laundering and securities fraud and one count of insider trading, but innocent of nine other counts of insider trading. During his testimony, Skilling failed to explain personal stock trades and displayed memory lapses about key events. On Oct. 23, Skilling was sentenced to 24 years, four months in prison.

Latest Headlines

Investors Defeated In Enron Decision
A federal appeals court yesterday thwarted attempts by a group of Enron investors to sue investment banks over their role in the Houston energy trader's collapse, giving Wall Street a powerful weapon to defend itself against future claims.
 

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Ken Lay's Death
Washington Post staff writer Carrie Johnson was online to discuss the death and legacy of former Enron executive Kenneth L. Lay.

ENRON PHOTOS

Enron Trial
The criminal trial of former Enron executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling will test the government's oversight of corporate wrongdoing.

More Photos: The Fall of Enron

The Fall of Enron

Opinion: Ken Lay

Live Discussion

Bethany McLean, author of "Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron," was online on July 9, 2004, to discuss Ken Lay's indictment.

Skilling's Last Stand (Post, October 20, 2006, Page D01)
 
Skilling Didn't Deprive Enron of 'Honest Services,' Attorney Says (Post, April 3, 2008, Page D03)
 
Citi Settlement Ends Enron Creditors' 'Mega Claims' Suit (Post, March 27, 2008, Page D04)
 
Court Declines Enron Investors' Appeal (Post, January 23, 2008, Page D01)
 
Enron Investors Petition Justices: Ruling Protects Banks From Suits (Post, January 18, 2008, Page D03)
 
Corporate Fraud Lawsuits Restricted: Enron and Other Shareholders Limited by Court (Post, January 16, 2008, Page D01)
 
Three Linked to Enron Fraud Plead Guilty (Post, November 29, 2007, Page D03)
 
A Year Later, Prosecutors Fight To Keep Enron's Skilling in Prison (Post, November 14, 2007, Page D01)
 
Guilty Plea to End Crusading Lawyer's Lucrative Run (Post, September 19, 2007, Page A01)
 
William S. Lerach (Post, September 19, 2007, Page A14)
 
Skilling Appeals Enron Conviction, Asks for a New Trial (Post, September 8, 2007, Page D01)
 
Enron Plaintiffs Get More Support: Legislators Join Bid On Investors' Rights (Post, July 31, 2007, Page D01)
 
Last of 15 Enron Defendants Sentenced: Former Broadband Chief Gets Lesser Prison Term After Aiding Prosecutors (Post, June 19, 2007, Page D03)
 
Investors, Advocates Worry About U.S. Position on Fraud Recovery (Post, June 9, 2007, Page D01)
 
Broad S& P 500 Hits Record High: Market Slowly Recovers From Tech Bust (Post, May 31, 2007, Page A01)
 
SEC Is Urged To Pursue Banks In Enron Fraud (Post, May 10, 2007, Page D03)
 
SEC Accuses 2 Former Enron Lawyers of Assisting the Fraud (Post, March 29, 2007, Page D03)
 
Investors Defeated In Enron Decision: Investment Banks Ruled Not Liable (Post, March 20, 2007, Page D01)
 
Businesses Prepare to Mount a Concerted Attack on Regulation (Post, March 12, 2007, Page A02)
 
Arthur Andersen Settlement Approved for Enron Investors (Post, March 10, 2007, Page D02)
 
Enron Trial Prosecutor Joins Latham (Post, February 5, 2007, Page D05)
 
New Rules Issued on Complex Bank Deals (Post, January 6, 2007, Page D01)
 
Causey Heads To Prison for Role in Enron: Former Accounting Chief Pleaded Guilty to Fraud (Post, January 3, 2007, Page D01)
 
Auditing Reform: Mission Accomplished! (By Steven Pearlstein, December 15, 2006, Page D01)
 
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