They then moved to the more difficult charge of conspiracy.

Some people might ask why a charge of conspiracy was not brought.

However, they were acquitted of a conspiracy charge in the case.

Federal authorities said they were looking into a possible charges of conspiracy to murder.

The others are two charges of conspiracy to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization.

However, four days later, they were arrested on charges of conspiracy and sent to Germany.

In the case, brought under the Federal civil rights law, the men faced charges of murder and conspiracy.

The conspiracy charges facing the three carry terms of life in prison.

Five others face only a conspiracy charge carrying a maximum 20-year term.

But last month conspiracy charges against the two marines were dropped for lack of evidence.