TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a sentence in the Japanese language and your task is to convert it into the English language. In translation, keep numbers as it is and make it sentence case (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and noun).
PROBLEM: 弁護士のジェームズ・E・ブラットによると、ジェームズは無罪を主張する予定だ。

SOLUTION: James will plead not guilty, according to his attorney, James E. Blatt.

PROBLEM: 現在いろいろな程度の４２の洪水警報があり、そのうちの８つは厳しいと評価される。

SOLUTION: There are currently 42 flood warnings of various degrees, eight of which are rated severe.

PROBLEM: 最大野党、民主変革運動（MDC)は、選挙は不正が行われており、自由なキャンペーンを許されているにもかかわらず、政府の投票者への脅迫および反対サポーターへの迫害の動きがMDCの勝利を阻害すると主張する。

SOLUTION:
The main opposition — Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) claims the election is being rigged, and despite being allowed to freely campaign, the government's intimidation of voters and moves to hurt opposition supporters will prevent the MDC win.