“SHOW MERCY ON ME”
PRISONER’S IMPASSIONED APPEAL By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, February 12. An impassioned appeal for leniency was made by Frank Halligan, who had jumped from a third storv window of the Dominion Hotel after stealing money from a room, when his case was being heard at the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Adams. Addressing His Honour, Halligan said that he had been a fool. He was pleased he had been caught, for some innocent person might have been blamed. He then drew a Bible from his pocket, and began, "I promise and s.wear ” / His Honour: There is no need for a dramatic exhibition. Halligan said that he wished to say sincerely that he had seen the error of his ways. “I appeal to Your Honour as one godfearing man to another godfearing man to show mercy on me, he continued. “I am only 28 years of age, and I have served my King and country. I have been brought to my senses, and I will endeavour to live honestlv and straightforwardly.” . His Honour: Two years’ imprisonment. If the prisoner ever comes before me again he will be declared an habitual criminal.
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Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 119, 13 February 1926, Page 9
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