The Evening Star - Thursday, May 2, 1895

Taylor swore that he was 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.

THE JURY DISAGREE.

London, May 1.

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

New Zealand Herald - Friday, May 3, 1895

London, May 1.

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

LATER.

The summing up of Justice Sir Arthur Charles was in favour of the prisoners Wilde and Taylor, and His Honor emphasised the fact that several of the witnesses for the prosecution were undoubted blackmailers.

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