--------------------------------------------------------------------- The Evening Bridge - December 16, 2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP STORY -- News sources reported that prosecutors are seeking a grand jury indictment next week of Joseph Nacchio, the former Qwest chief executive, for profiting from the company's overstated revenue. Nacchio, who left the company in 2002, has been the focus of an ongoing federal investigation scheduled to reconvene next week for the last time this year. Sources familiar with the case said prosecutors are likely to seek the indictment at that time.
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