Complex sentence: Williams' case came to trial on 12 December 1912 at Lewes Crown Court, with Hastings for the defence, and despite a strong argument and little direct evidence he was found guilty and sentenced to death.
Split into simpler sentences: Williams' case came to trial on 12 December 1912 at Lewes Crown Court, with Hastings for the defence. Despite a strong argument and little direct evidence against William, he was found guilty and sentenced to death.