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Auckland Star - Wednesday, May 1, 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The charges of conspiracy against Wilde and Taylor have been withdrawn, leaving only those of misdemeanour.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.
[A London cable published by the "Australian Star," under the date London, April 24th, says: "The personal property belonging to Oscar Wilde, who, with his accomplice Taylor is waiting trial at the criminal assizes on charges of an abominable nature, will be disposed of at auction to-day. The sale is attracting a good deal of interest."]
The Brisbane Courier - Thursday, May 2, 1895
The hearing of the case against Oscar Wilde and Taylor was resumed to-day, when the charge of conspiracy was withdrawn, but the charge of misdemeanour is being proceeded with.
Mr. Wilde went into the witness-box, and denied everything that had been charged against him, alleging that he himself was the victim of blackmail.
Taylor, who also gave evidence, swore that he was absolutely innocent of the charges made against him.
Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., who appeared for the defence, addressed the jury in an eloquent speech, and claimed an acquittal for the accused on the ground that the chief witness for the Crown was tainted.
The court adjourned at the close of Sir Edward Clarke's address, and the Judge will sum up to-morrow.