But the verdict clearly marks an important victory in what had for a long time seemed like a quixotic exercise.

The verdicts mark the end of a four-year police undercover operation to infiltrate the terrorist group known as the Popular Forces of April 25.

The verdict marked the first time a jury had awarded punitive damages against Searle in a Copper-7 case.

The verdict today marked the first time that a former Stasi agent had been found guilty of committing such a serious crime as part of his official duties.

Her lawyers said the verdict marked the first time that a Klan group had been held financially liable for acts committed by its members.

Polly's grandfather, Joe Klaas, said the verdict marked the end for his family of "a 34-month, agonizing journey toward hell."

The verdict marked the first time that a Klan group had been held financially liable for acts committed by members, according to the lawyers who brought the suit.

The verdict marked the first time a Dominican head of state had been convicted of corruption.

Although the award was later reduced, the verdict marked the effective end of the blacklisting era.

The latest verdict marked the end of a two-year drama that had riveted this nation of 22 million, and had repercussions beyond it.