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July 28, 1876
Eureka Daily Sentinel
Eureka, Eureka County, Nevada
What is this article about?
During the Belknap impeachment trial in Washington on July 26, defense attorney Carpenter argues that Belknap received money without intent to influence his actions, constituting no crime, and that the Senate lacks jurisdiction, citing legal authorities.
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Carpenter's Argument in the Belknap Case.
Washington, July 26.
The impeachment trial was resumed immediately after the Senate was called to order, and Carpenter continued his argument for the defense. He denied that Belknap had received money with intent to have his official action swerved, and without that intent there was no crime. Carpenter then spoke of impeachable crimes and argued that Belknap had not committed any crime, and even if he had taken bribes the courts here in the District were adequate to deal with him. He commented at length on the question of jurisdiction, and cited many legal authorities upon the subject to show that the Senate had no jurisdiction.
Washington, July 26.
The impeachment trial was resumed immediately after the Senate was called to order, and Carpenter continued his argument for the defense. He denied that Belknap had received money with intent to have his official action swerved, and without that intent there was no crime. Carpenter then spoke of impeachable crimes and argued that Belknap had not committed any crime, and even if he had taken bribes the courts here in the District were adequate to deal with him. He commented at length on the question of jurisdiction, and cited many legal authorities upon the subject to show that the Senate had no jurisdiction.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Belknap Impeachment
Carpenter Argument
Senate Trial
Jurisdiction
Bribes
What entities or persons were involved?
Carpenter
Belknap
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Carpenter
Belknap
Location
Washington
Event Date
July 26
Story Details
Carpenter defends Belknap in his impeachment trial by arguing no criminal intent in receiving money, no impeachable crime committed, and Senate lacks jurisdiction over the matter.