TEACHER ACQUITTED
SUGGESTION OF BLACKMAIL. [per press association.] CHRISTCHURCH, February 13. At the Supreme Court, Arthur Gordon, a music teacher, charged with indecently assaulting a young girl, was found not guilty by the jury. “We recommend,” stated the foreman, “that he leaves the Court without a stain on his character.” ■ The defence was a denial of the allegations. The defence alleged that an attempt had been made by the father of the girl involved, to blackmail the accused. Accused was discharged.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 13 February 1932, Page 3
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