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Taylor swore he was absolutely innocent of the charge brought against him.
Taylor, who also gave evidence, swore that he was absolutely innocent of the charges made 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 jury in Wilde and Taylor's case disagreed, and were discharged, bail was, however, refused to accused.