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New Zealand Times - Thursday, May 2, 1895
London, April 30.
The charges of conspiracy against Oscar Wilde and Taylor have been withdrawn, leaving only those of misdemeanour.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.
Received May 1, 7 p.m.
London, April 30.
Taylor swore that he was absolutely innocent of the charge brought against him.
Sir Edward Clarke, counsel for the accused, made an eloquent address to the jury, in which he claimed acquittal on the ground that the chief witness for the prosecution was a man of questionable reputation.
The Judge sums up to-morrow.
Fielding Star - Thursday, May 2, 1895
London, May 1.
Taylor swore that he was absolutely innocent of the charge brought against him. Edward Clark, 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 tomorrow.
The jury in Wilde and Taylor's case disagreed, and were discharged. Bail was, however, refused accused.