Name: Martha Helen Stewart; born Martha Helen Kostyra.

Age: 62.

Hometown: Nutley, N.J.

Education: Bachelor's degree in history and architectural history, Barnard College.

Career: Stockbroker, 1968-73. Started a catering business in Westport, Conn., in 1972. Published her first book, "Entertaining," in 1982. Time Inc. began publishing Martha Stewart Living magazine in 1991. Syndicated TV show "Martha Stewart Living" began airing in 1992. Bought her business away from Time in 1997, naming it Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. Took company public in 1999. Resigned as chairman and CEO on June 4, 2003, but remained on board and as chief creative officer.

Quote: "I want you to know that I am innocent -- and that I will fight to clear my name."

-- The Associated Press