New Britain herald., 1924-07-21
LEOPOLD AND LOEB
 BOTH CHANGE PLEAS
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 guards examined eards<as persons bound for that court passed up lhe stairway and the process was repeated for the fourth lime al the entrance Of the court room,
 Cameras were everywhere Nheh court opened and Judge GaNerll start ed proceedings with warning that all in court, save attorneys must be seated and that while lime exposures might he taken, flashlights would not be. tolerated,
 He called the case and defendants were brought in 10 the accompaniment Of a clicking of cameras and stir or interest which lasted throuhgpnt inc proceedings,
 Attorney parrow Started his ad' dress 10 the court in low voice which scarcely carried twenty feet,
 At the outset he told the court that he and his associate, Benjamin Baeh- rseh had spent many sleepless nights and busy days on the case, and that they had taken fully into account not only their duties to their clients, bni also the feelings of the three families involved in the "wcird, uneanny and terrible crime" and the wide public interest in it
 He disclaImcd any intention 10 ask for a chance of venue, pointed out that a long time would be consumed in selecting a Jury and said that as lawyers Of many years experience they recognized that little good might be accomplished by making the dila- tory motions usual in such cases
 He then asked permission of the court to offer evidence 10 tho mental capacity of Leopold and Loeb and tho degree of their responsibility. adding; With that presented. we throw our selves upon the theory of the court The youthful defendants were at once called to the bar Of the court to affirm this plea.
 Record Is Admitted
 Let the record show that both de- fendants affirmed the plea of guilty to Kidnapping and murder. after be- ing warned by the court of the conse- ouences." said Judge Caverly.
 Attorney Bachrach then suggested that the proceedings would be snort ened if States Attorney Grove, m- stead of summoning witnesses, would make a statement of the facts relied upon by the prosecution.
 T can assure him there will be no dispute of those facts by the defense, said Mir. Bachrach, but the state de- clined to agree.
 Mir. Bachrach next suggested that a joint conference be held between the alienists of the state and defense.
 Are these boys pleading guilty as sane or insane persons" interrupted the states attorney. "If the latter the state will ask for a jury as it can demonstrate that they are sane and knew exactly what they were doing. T
 Mir. Rachrach said that the object of the conference would be to iron out the differences which invariably ac. company presentation of expert testi- mony as to insanity in criminal cases
 Judge Caverly said that the court had no power to force such pro cedure upon the state and left th' proposal to the states attorney, wht again stated the prosecution coult proye that the defendants were thor oughly sane.
 A discussion of the time of hearing followed Both sides were ready tt 20 ahead at once. but Judge CaverS said Wednesday was the earliest date at which he could hear testimony That date was agreed upon.
 You have unoaded big respon- s'bility upon me-" said Judge Caverll to Mir. Darrow. after court adjourned Tt was totally unexpected"
 Lawyers Statement
 Attorney Clarence Darrow, in pre- senting his motion to change the plea addressed the court as follows:
 Your honor: Mir. Bachrach ant myself and all of those concerned 1T this case for the defense are full, aware Of the responsibilities involved
 "The case has attracted an unusua amount of attention and the theor, has been advanced that the defense wishes 10 restore the defendants tt society.
 "I wish to say frankly to the cour that we never have entertained sucf an idea.
 We are of the opinion that thes' two young men should he permanent ly isolated and it never was our lnten ton to attempt to restore them t freedom.
 we must consider in this case thu standpoint of the public who arr rightfuly interested in the proceed ings. It would necessarily take grca deal of time to choose jury, especial ly at this hot season of the year.
 we have considered a change O venue from this county. It seem plain that it would he difficult t have a fair trial here because Of tn intense feeling aroused by the crim but in my practice of S7 years as lawyer in Chicago I have asked bu one change Of venue and that was a the advice of my client and agains my own convictions, Moreover tn facts in this case are as well know outside of Cook county and outside o Illinois as they arc in Chicago
 "It is our intention merely to so that these two defendants are safcl incarcerated for the rest Of thei lives.
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