I cannot empty my Trash can. I get error code - 8003

I have been trying to empty my Trash Can but I keep getting a message that says that the operation cannot be completed Error Code - 8003.
I did open the trash and found s set of file that were highlited in red. I tryed to remove them from the trash but got the same error message.
Thank you for any help out there.
M

Try https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2138034?start=0&tstart=0
Allan

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