Statement from Ronald Green, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Thursday October 28, 6:41 pm ET


NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2004--The Parties regret that this
matter has caused tremendous pain, and they have agreed to settle. All cases
and claims have been withdrawn and all Parties have agreed that there was no
wrongdoing whatsoever by Mr. O'Reilly, Ms. Mackris, or Ms. Mackris' counsel,
Benedict P. Morelli & Associates. We now withdraw any assertion that any
extortion by Ms. Mackris, Mr. Morelli, or Morelli & Associates occurred. Out
of respect for their families and privacy, all Parties and their
representatives have agreed that all information relating to the cases shall
remain confidential