Marlborough Express - Thursday, May 2, 1895

London, April 30.

Taylor swore he was absolutely innocent of the charge brought against him.

Edward Clarke, counsel for 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.

May 1.

The jury in Wilde and Taylor's case disagreed, and were discharged, bail was, however, refused to accused.

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.

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