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Trial of General Ganfell at Old Bailey Ends Not Guilty
The trial before Judge Nares at the Old Bailey concerns Major General Ganfell charged with shooting at James Hyde during a civil process. Hyde, Felthouse, and Hyde’s brother testified of multiple pistol threats. Ganfell claimed self defense and door concealment. The jury returned NOT GUILTY after a detailed summation by the judge, with witnesses for the defense supporting his account and the crowd’s reaction noted.
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Nares
Stephenson
Old Bailey Sessionshouse
James Hyde
Hyde
Vagy
Lee
Comany
Thomas Felthouse
James Armstrong
Carey
Thomas Felthoune
Thomas Hyde
Ganfel
James Ashfield
Kensington-gardens
James ‘Ashfield
Mr. Mayo
Justice Nares
Hydes
Felthouse
Mr. Hyde
James Hyde de
Serjeant
Davy