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Original paragraph in
New Zealand Times - Thursday, May 2, 1895
New Zealand Times - Thursday, May 2, 1895
Most similar paragraph from
The Brisbane Courier - Thursday, May 2, 1895
The Brisbane Courier - Thursday, May 2, 1895
Difference
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The charges of conspiracy against Oscar Wilde and Taylor have been withdrawn, leaving only those of misdemeanour.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.
Mr. Wilde went into the witness-box, and denied everything that had been charged against him, alleging that he himself was 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.
Taylor, who also gave evidence, swore that he was absolutely innocent of the charges made 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.