2 LAWYERS CONVICTED IN DRUG CARTEL

Two lawyers,one of whom disappeared when he got word of a verdict, were
convicted Monday in Miami of funneling hush money, delivering threats and
preparing false affidavits for kingpins of Colombia's Cali drug cartel.

Former Justice Department extradition expert Michael Abbell and missing
Miami lawyer William Moran were found guilty of two conspiracy counts, each
punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

The jury could not reach a verdict on two drug-trafficking conspiracy
charges carrying possible life terms, and the judge declared a mistrial on
those counts.

The two defense attorneys were accused of crossing the line between
zealously representing their clients and actually taking part in their crimes.

Checked-by: Melodi Cornett