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The Argus - Thursday, May 2, 1895
The trial of Oscar Wilde, the well-known author and dramatist, was continued to-day at the Old Bailey.
Taylor went into the witness-box and swore that he was absolutely innocent of the charges brought against him.
Evidence having been given by the accused, Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., addressed the Court on their behalf. He made an eloquent speech, claiming the acquittal of his clients on the ground that the chief witnesses for the Crown were of bad character and altogether untrustworthy.
The judge will sum up to the jury tomorrow.
New Zealand Herald - Thursday, May 2, 1895
London, April 30.
The charges of conspiracy against Wilde and Taylor have been withdrawn, leaving only those of misdemeanour. Wilde is now in the witness-box. He denies everything, and represents himself as the victim of blackmail.
LATER.
Taylor swears that he is absolutely innocent of the charge brought against him.
Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., counsel for the accused, made an eloquent address to the jury, in which he claimed an acquittal on the ground that the chief witness for the prosecution was a man of questionable reputation.
The judge sums up to-morrow.