TRIAL FOR MANSLAUGHTER
FRENCH FOOTBALLER CHARGED (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) PARIS, Bth January. There is intense interest in the trial at Bordeaux of the Rugby player Fernand Taillantou on a charge of the manslaughter of Michael Pradie, by violent, unreasonable tackling, and the exertion of most vigorous pressure on his adversary’s neck. The three distinguished defending counsel are all ex-Rugby players, two being briefed by the National Sports Committee of the French Rugby Federation. 1 The referee, in evidence, said that it was a normal tackle. Taillantou was a strong but not a brutal player and had not committed a fault. A spectator, Dr. Lapervenche, testified that Pradie had not got the ball when Taillantou tackled him violently with the apparent intention of putting him out of action. Thirty witnesses gave evidence. The public prosecutor declared that Rugby was not a brute’s game and it was all the more necessary to penalise violence. He did not demand a severe sentence. ~001 The case was adjourned to the January.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 10 January 1931, Page 7
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