GUILTY OF ATTEMPTED BLACKMAIL.
1 ondon, January 13 — The case of John Magee, charged with attempting to procure money from the Prince of Wales by writing threatening letters, came up for trial to-day. The prisoner, by advice of counsel, pleaded guilty to the charge. He declared that the statements contained iv the letters were false ; that he did not intend to injure the Prince, and that distress impelled him to threaten Hiß Royal Highness, in hopes of obtoining money. Sentence will be passed upon the prisoner.
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Te Aroha News, Volume III, Issue 141, 13 February 1886, Page 4
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86GUILTY OF ATTEMPTED BLACKMAIL. Te Aroha News, Volume III, Issue 141, 13 February 1886, Page 4
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