Mr Chavez said that the decision to end his mediation role was "a spit in the face" and denounced Mr Uribe as a liar.

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Goldberg, the spokesman for Corzine, faulted the portrayal of the former CEO and Freeh's decision to file the lawsuit even as mediation continued.

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