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Guilty Verdicts Reached at Enron Trial A federal jury finds former top Enron executives Kenneth Lay, right, and Jeffrey Skilling guilty after more than 14 weeks of testimony. The two have been convicted of fraud and conspiracy in connection with the energy-trading giant's collapse.
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Guilty Verdicts Reached at Enron Trial

Kenneth Lay, Jeffrey Skilling are convicted of fraud and conspiracy related to the firm's collapse.

Prison May Await Lay, Skilling After Enron Convictions

A federal court jury in Houston convicts Enron founder Ken Lay and former chief executive Jeff Skilling of conspiracy and fraud. They will be sentenced on Sept. 11, and face lengthy prison terms. Both men intend to appeal the verdicts.

Prison May Await Lay, Skilling After Enron Convictions

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Jurors Weigh In on Enron Trial Testimony

After finding former Enron executives Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling guilty on several counts in their conspiracy and fraud trial, the jury of eight women and four men met with reporters to explain their thinking.

Jurors Weigh In on Enron Trial Testimony

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Jury Declares Lay and Skilling Guilty of Fraud

Former Enron Corp. chiefs Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are convicted Thursday of conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud in a case born from one of the biggest business scandals in U.S. history. The pair now face lengthy prison sentences.

Jury Declares Lay and Skilling Guilty of Fraud

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Former Enron Employee Reacts to Guilty Verdict

Madeleine Brand speaks with a former Enron employee Rudy Sutherland about his reaction to the verdict in the trial of former Enron executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling, who were convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges.

Former Enron Employee Reacts to Guilty Verdict

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Enron Defense Delivers Passionate Rebuttal

Defense attorneys for former Enron executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling make passionate closing arguments on their clients' behalf, ridiculing the prosecution's case. The jury gets the case today.

Enron Defense Delivers Passionate Rebuttal

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Prosecution Lambastes Enron Defendants in Closing Arguments

Lawyers for former Enron executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling make their closing arguments today. Yesterday, it was the prosecution's turn to sum up their case. The prosecution did not hesitate to reiterate their view of the former Enron managers as criminals attempting to escape responsibility for their actions.

Prosecution Lambastes Enron Defendants in Closing Arguments

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Prosecutors Grill Lay on Enron Short-Selling

Prosecutors challenge Enron founder Kenneth Lay's testimony that short-sellers were partly to blame for the company's collapse in 2001. As proof, lawyers showed that Lay's own son bet Enron's stock would drop. Lay has contended that short-sellers mounted a concerted attack on Enron stock.

Prosecutors Grill Lay on Enron Short-Selling

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Former Enron Chairman Blames Others for Collapse

Ken Lay, the former chairman of Enron, testifies that he was not responsible for Enron's collapse. He blames former Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow and The Wall Street Journal for destroying the company. Lay faces six counts of conspiracy and fraud.

Former Enron Chairman Blames Others for Collapse

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Skilling Testimony at Odds with Prosecutor's Facts

Former Enron Chief Executive Jeffrey Skilling's first day of cross-examination saw him defend his sale of millions of dollars in Enron stock. He also repeatedly denied that he advised his ex-wife and girlfriend to sell their Enron stock, too.

Skilling Testimony at Odds with Prosecutor's Facts

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Prosecutors Grill Skilling on Enron Debacle

Federal prosecutors begin their cross-examination of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling over his role in the collapse of the company. The government accuses Skilling of orchestrating fraud and conspiracy that led to one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history.

Prosecutors Grill Skilling on Enron Debacle

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Skilling's Appearance Riles Former Enron Employees

Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling faces cross-examination by the prosecution as his trial resumes Monday. His appearance on the stand has revived bitter feelings among many of Enron's former employees.

Skilling's Appearance Riles Former Enron Employees

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Skilling Set to Testify in Enron Trial

The trial of former Enron executives Jeffrey Skilling and Kenneth Lay enters a critical phase Thursday, when Skilling is expected to testify. Accused of conspiring to deceive investors, analysts and the public about Enron's financial condition, Skilling faces decades in prison if convicted.

Skilling Set to Testify in Enron Trial

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Enron Whistleblower Testifies Against Ex-Chairman

Enron whistleblower Sherron Watkins testifies against former chairman Kenneth Lay. Watkins met with Lay four months before the company went bankrupt, and warned him about accounting problems. Prosecutors hope her testimony will show that Lay made intentionally misleading statements to investors.

Enron Whistleblower Testifies Against Ex-Chairman

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Former CFO Testifies Against Enron Executives

Andrew Fastow, the former chief financial officer of Enron, begins testimony as the key prosecution witness against his former bosses, Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling. In testimony, Fastow directly connects Skilling to a conspiracy to minimize losses and make the company's earnings look better.

Former CFO Testifies Against Enron Executives

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Prosecutors Lay Out Case in Enron Fraud Trial

During the opening day of the Enron fraud and conspiracy trial, federal prosecutors present their case against former executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling. Defense lawyers also give their opening statements. The energy giant collapsed in 2001 -- the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history at the time.

Prosecutors Lay Out Case in Enron Fraud Trial

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Opening Statements to Begin in Enron Trial

Opening statements are scheduled Tuesday in the federal fraud and conspiracy trial of former Enron executives Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling. Both are accused of lying about Enron's financial health. The energy company collapsed in 2001 after revelations of hidden debt and inflated profits. Ed Mayberry of member station KUHF reports.

Opening Statements to Begin in Enron Trial

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Former Employees Live Life After Enron

The fraud trial of Enron founder Kenneth Lay and former CEO Jeff Skilling begins in Houston. Michele Norris talks with Evan Betzer and Lois Black, two former Enron employees, about their experiences since the company folded in 2001.

Former Employees Live Life After Enron

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Looking Back at the Fall of Enron

Jury selection begins in the trial of former Enron chiefs Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling. Mike Pesca uses audio clips from the documentary film The Smartest Guys in the Room to recap some key moments before the energy-trading company collapsed in the fall of 2001.

Looking Back at the Fall of Enron

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Jury Selection Begins in Enron Fraud Trial

Enron founder Kenneth Lay and former CEO Jeff Skilling go on trial Monday in Houston. Federal prosecutors will argue that Enron's top executives misled and defrauded investors through deals and statements designed to conceal growing losses at what was once the world's largest energy trading company.

Jury Selection Begins in Enron Fraud Trial

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