'The Registrar said that he pro-Fored to try the ease summarily' and. asked Mr. Wright if he were j ready to call accused. In agreeing. counsel said that he would like to preface his questioning of Inspr. MacDermott, by declaring that the whole thing was fiction, nothing Jess than unadulterated fiction, the charge was trumped up.and he was Positive that no assault took place.
Counsel outlined the charge to accused, who replying in a firm. clear voice, said, "It's a lie." Wit ness did not remember seeing comjinant on Sune 28. He did not it-any ofthe cells on the day specified by: complainant.
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