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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2002

Citing an adverse environment, the ex-chairman of failed energy company Enron has canceled his appearance before a Senate committee today.

The move by Kenneth Lay comes after a scathing report into the company's deals was released. Authored by internal investigators, the report criticizes everything from Lay's leadership to the company's questionable deals and the relationship with auditor Arthur Andersen.

Lay was expected to have invoked his right against self-incrimination had he went before the Senate.

Get the Report:
Enron Report (PDF 9MB)

Get the Story:
Ex-Chairman of Enron Cancels Hill Testimony (The Washington Post 2/4)
Special Report Reveals Secrets of Chewco (The Washington Post 2/4)
Top Executives Blamed in Enron's Fall (The Washington Post 2/3)
Report Highlights (The Washington Post 2/3)
At 11th Hour, Lay Says He Won't Testify (The New York Times 2/4)
Talk of Crime Grows Louder, Spurred by Report (The New York Times 2/4)
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Relevant Links:
Arthur Andersen - http://www.andersen.com
Enron - http://www.enron.com/corp

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