FROM THE EDITORS April 17, 2006 Issue

BEARING TRUE WITNESS

TWO CRIMINAL TRIALS an ocean and a continent apart have claimed their share of world news headlines in recent weeks.

• In Houston, Texas, the trial of two chief Enron officials, whose fraudulent deals were at the heart of one of corporate America's biggest frauds and financial collapses, took a dramatic turn when the company's former chief financial officer became the central figure for both prosecution and defense. It seemed harder than ever for anyone to get to the truth.

• In South Africa, Jacob Zuma, until last June deputy leader under President Thabo Mbeki, has been charged with corruption and is now on trial for rape. Reliable witness and wise judgment have become crucial in satisfying an already distrustful and anxious electorate.

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