NOT A GOOD THING FOR MARTHA.

Discusses the mistakes that Martha Stewart made that led to her conviction on federal charges of obstructing justice and other crimes. Impact on the jury of a combination of compelling evidence from the prosecution and a curt defense testimony based on the idea that Stewart was too smart to lie; Conviction based on a series of lies to the FBI and to the Securities & Exchange Commission; List of errors, including Stewart's stock sale, questionable legal advice, and poor public relations; Inclusion of a timeline showing the highlights of her life; Affect of the trial on her company. INSETS: THE RECIPE FOR A RISE AND FALL;AN EMPIRE IN DISTRESS.