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The charges of conspiracy against Wilde and Taylor have been withdrawn, leaving only those of misdemeanour.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.

Hawera & Normanby Star - Thursday, May 2, 1895

The charges of conspiracy against Wilde and Taylor have been withdrawn, leaving only those of misdemeanor. Wilde is now in the witness box. He denies everything, and represents himself the victim of blackmail.

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

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