The case against Whitman is a bit different than others brought to trial.

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Still others felt a degree of ambiguity and uncertainty as they waited for the trial to sort things out.

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Six others have pleaded guilty to assisting him, while a seventh alleged conspirator is standing trial.

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He and four others face a 25 May hearing to find out if there is enough evidence for a trial.

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Acourt also previously stood trial for murder at the Old Bailey with two others but the judge ordered the jury to return a not guilty verdict.

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They are to be commended, however, for blazing a trail that others can follow in getting the first clinical trial approved by the FDA, as such approvals should be easier in the future.

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