Do these two sentences mean the same thing?
The speaker issued a one-paragraph statement , saying , " I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel , J. Michael Boxley .
" I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel J. Michael Boxley , " Silver said .

Choose your answer from:
(a). no
(b). yes...I think the answer is
(b).