The Irish News and Belfast Morning News - Saturday, April 6, 1895
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London has had in its time many sensations, but in recent days none greater than that which the Wilde-Queensberry libel action has caused. Yesterday plaintiff’s counsel withdrew from the prosecution, and consented to a verdict of not guilty. The Marquis of Queensberry had, through his counsel, signified his intention of calling witnesses for the defence, and it was doubtless, owing to this fact that the case came to so abrupt a termination. His solicitor considered it his duty to hand over to the Public Prosecutor all the papers in connection with the case, with the result that Oscar Wilde is now in custody, and will reverse positions with the Marquis of Queensberry, as far as the dock and witness-box are concerned, at Bow Street to-day. The case is altogether a startling one, and its further developments will be watched with painful interest.