The trial of James Wilson for rape and assault. : With the speech of the counsel in his favour: together wth the whole of the documents and verdict..
Los Angeles County Law Library (Calif.),former owner.StEdNL
Edinburgh: : Sold by W. M'William, bookseller, Lawnmarket.,
1813..
Wilson, a carter at Haddington, was indicted for a brutal roadside assault on one Janet Scott, who accepted a ride in his cart, and a further assault on a passer-by who briefly rescued her. He was found guilty of assault on two persons, but the rape itself was declared 'not proven'. He was sentenced to be imprisoned and whipped through the streets of Haddington, and then transported for seven years, with any prior return to Great Britain or Ireland before that time being punishable by death.
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Wilson, James, carter at Haddington.
Trials (Rape)
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