``It recently added contracts on whether jurors will convict Lay of at least four charges and whether they will find Skilling guilty on at least 16 counts.``

``Lawyers for the two men criticized such speculation on the future of their clients, who would face decades in prison if convicted. ``I think it`s abhorrent, betting on people`s lives,`` Skilling lawyer Daniel Petrocelli said. Added Michael Ramsey, Lay`s lawyer: ``It should probably be illegal. That`s an invitation to tamper with the case.``

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