COURT-MARTIAL SEQUEL.
PRIVATE AND AN OFFICER.
DRUNKENNESS ALLEGED.
By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the Thompsop-Hotop courtmartial case continued the inquiry today. Private Thompson suffered imprisonment as a result of a charge made against Captain Hotop (a medical officer) that he was drunk when on duty at the Featherston Camp. Counsel for Thompson alleged that the charges were brought to shield Hotop, and contended that Thompson was wrongfully detained, and that the charges were not proved. Evidence was called to show that Hotop was habitually under the influence of drink in camp, and that one night before the medical board he was in a state of helpless drunkenness. Thompson gave evidence to show that Hotop’s demeanour was- peculiar when examining witness. In proof of the allegations witness named informants who had said that Hotop was drunk in uniform was common comment.
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Taranaki Daily News, 4 May 1921, Page 5
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148COURT-MARTIAL SEQUEL. Taranaki Daily News, 4 May 1921, Page 5
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