The Bean Conspiracy Case. ACQUITTAL OF CRICK.
(Per Press Association.) Stdnkt, December 17. The jury intimated that after reviewing the evidence they had decided to acquit Crick. The Crown Prosecutor objected to this course till be replied. At the conclusion of counsels' addresses, Crick's Council contended the jury could bring in a verdict at any time during the hearing. The Judge upheld the Crown's contention, but after discussion tbe Crown Prosecutor intimated he would accept the jury's decision. Crick was therefore acquitted amidst applause. The Judge, addressing the jury, thanked them for the great consideration they bad given tbe case. Although there were one or two matters required explanation on Crick's part he thought the verdict just and he fully concurred with it. Crick thanked His Honor for his kindness, but the Judge added it was not mere kindness but simply justice. The Judge completes bis summing up in the case to-morrow.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/FS18951218.2.23
Bibliographic details
Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 145, 18 December 1895, Page 2
Word Count
152The Bean Conspiracy Case. ACQUITTAL OF CRICK. Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 145, 18 December 1895, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in