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Debtor Prison Abuses Reported by Parliament
The House approved a report on Marshalsea and Fleet Prison abuses. William Aston was found guilty of cruelly loading irons on debtors and misusing profits. Charities for prisoners were misapplied by keepers and agents. John Darby and other officials were charged with high misdemeanors and breach of trust. An address to the King urged prosecution by the Attorney General.
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Marshalsea
King’s Palace
Westminster
Fleet Prison
William Aston
Marshalsen
John Darby
Marsialsen
Yohn Dardy
William Aton
Mr. Ozlethorpe
William