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August 5, 1817
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
John Hagerty convicted in Troy court of grand larceny and forgery, sentenced to 14 years in State Prison; known for multiple thefts including during his trial.
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FROM THE NEW-YORK DAILY ADVERTISER OF
JULY 28.
Among a number of persons lately tried at
Troy for various crimes, there was a man by
the name of Hagerty convicted on two indict-
ments for grand larceny and one for forgery
and sentenced to the State Prison for 14 years:
The Troy Post thus speaks of him:
John Hagerty affords a remarkable instance
of depravity. He was first committed to jail
for stealing a pocket-book from a gentleman's
pocket, while riding in the wagon with him
which was but a few weeks before he was
tried. While in prison he committed a for-
gery in counterfeiting a bank bill; and on the
first day of the term in which he was tried, he
stole about fifty dollars in money, and sent it
to counsel for a fee to defend him. He was
tried on all the above offences and convicted.
When he was on trial in Court, he stole from
the pockets of gentlemen who sat in the bar
before him, two handkerchiefs; for which,
however, it was thought unnecessary to con-
vict him.
JULY 28.
Among a number of persons lately tried at
Troy for various crimes, there was a man by
the name of Hagerty convicted on two indict-
ments for grand larceny and one for forgery
and sentenced to the State Prison for 14 years:
The Troy Post thus speaks of him:
John Hagerty affords a remarkable instance
of depravity. He was first committed to jail
for stealing a pocket-book from a gentleman's
pocket, while riding in the wagon with him
which was but a few weeks before he was
tried. While in prison he committed a for-
gery in counterfeiting a bank bill; and on the
first day of the term in which he was tried, he
stole about fifty dollars in money, and sent it
to counsel for a fee to defend him. He was
tried on all the above offences and convicted.
When he was on trial in Court, he stole from
the pockets of gentlemen who sat in the bar
before him, two handkerchiefs; for which,
however, it was thought unnecessary to con-
vict him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
John Hagerty
Troy Trial
Grand Larceny
Forgery
State Prison
What entities or persons were involved?
John Hagerty
Where did it happen?
Troy
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Troy
Key Persons
John Hagerty
Outcome
convicted on two indictments for grand larceny and one for forgery; sentenced to the state prison for 14 years
Event Details
John Hagerty was tried at Troy for various crimes including stealing a pocket-book, counterfeiting a bank bill while in prison, stealing about fifty dollars to pay counsel, and stealing two handkerchiefs during trial