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Barrister Brent Faces Hopeless Murder Case in Assize Court
In the Assize Court Brent defends James Waite charged with the murder of Francis Harold Cooper. Waite admits being “dead drunk” the night of the crime, but Brent finds little to support a defense as True Bill is returned. Real Snug style winter wear ad lines appear alongside the court report.
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