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Original paragraph in
Fielding Star - Thursday, May 2, 1895
Fielding Star - Thursday, May 2, 1895
Most similar paragraph from
The Mataura Ensign - Friday, May 3, 1895
The Mataura Ensign - Friday, May 3, 1895
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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.
Oscar Wilde denies everything, and represents himself as the victim of blackmail. Taylor swore he was absolutely innocent of the
charges brought against him. Mr Edward Clarke, 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-day.
The jury in Wilde and Taylor's case disagreed, and were discharged. Bail was, however, refused accused.