The Crick-Willis Case.
TAMPERING WITH JURORS.
Sydney, Jan 23 The Commission appointed to enquire into the allegations against the jury and Conrt ofSoials in connection with the trial of Crick and Willis, find that the juror, Brown, wa* 'false to his oath, while Pelton, the sheriff 'a officer, was guilty of discussing with one juror the evidence given and of soliciting the opinion of the foreman on the case, also of being improperly in the jurors?,quarters. Received Jan. 24, 10.20 a.m. Sydney, Jan 24 ;<>"■ In connection with the Jury Commit. sion's finding, the Herald considers that ' unless the Attorney-General can show that the entering of a nolle prosequi bars the way, he is bound to take further action.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXVII, Issue 7084, 24 January 1907, Page 2
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