The Adelaide Observer - Saturday, May 4, 1895

The Grand Jury having found a true bill against Oscar Wilde and his confederate Taylor, they were arraigned to-day at the Old Bailey.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty, and the trial is now proceeding.

London, April 30.

The trial of Oscar Wilde and his accomplice Taylor, who were charged with conspiring together to commit a crime, and also each separately with having committed a misdemeanour, was resumed to-day.

Counsel for the Crown decided to withdraw the charge of conspiracy, and the trial is now proceeding on the misdemeanor charge.

After the Crown had submitted their evidence, Oscar Wilde entered the witness box to give evidence on his own behalf. He denied the testimony of the witnesses for the Crown in toto, and alleged that he was the victim of a parcel of blackmailers.

The Daily Telegraph - Thursday, April 25, 1895

The Grand Jury have found a true bill against Oscar Wilde and the man Taylor, who are charged with abominable offences.

Counsel for the defence in the charges against Oscar Wilde and Taylor state that the accused intend to plead not guilty, and to fight the case to the end.

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