Release of a Convict.
AN OUTCRY IN SYDNEY,
The position of., the Government is likely to be challenged over the action of the Attorney-General in recommending the release of Friedman, a well-known merchant and money-lender, who was sentenced to twelve months’ imprisonment oa a charge of receiving a large quantity of stolen property.
The Judge, in passing sentence, said if it had been within his province to decide the case, he would not have found the accused guilty, but he must abide by the decision of the jury. Within twenty-four hours of the sentence being passed, Friendman was released. The press and public have raised a great outcry, against what they claim to be a deliberate ignoring of the jury system. The matter will be aired ia the Legislative Assembly.
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Manawatu Herald, 2 October 1902, Page 2
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130Release of a Convict. Manawatu Herald, 2 October 1902, Page 2
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