BBC: Lay 'optimistic' ahead of trial

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Last Updated: Monday, 30 January 2006, 05:59 GMT

Lay 'optimistic' ahead of trial

By Michelle Fleury
Reporter, BBC World Business Report in Houston

Ken Lay, the former Enron boss whose trial for fraud and conspiracy begins on Monday, has said
he is "very optimistic" about the outcome.

In his last public appearance before standing trial, Mr Lay appeared relaxed as he attended
his local church service in Houston, Texas.

"We're going to have a long trial and a tough trial but we're going to be fine", he told
gathered reporters.

Mr Lay is charged with manipulating Enron's finances prior to its collapse.

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Full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4661032.stm

[saltpoint]

1. Innocent until proven guilty, yes. But optimistic about his chances at

acquittal? Hmmm. That's a bit of a reach on this one.

"If he's full of shit, you can't acquit."