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July 29, 1930
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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In New York on July 29, Earl Carroll and co-defendants from the Vanities cast won a jury trial transfer from Judge Rosalsky, who ruled that only a jury can decide if the production was obscene. The case may go to a grand jury, potentially delaying proceedings. Co-defendants: Jimmie Savo, Faith Bacon, Kay Carroll.
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Carroll Will Be Given Jury Trial
NEW YORK. July 29. (U.P)-Earl Carroll and his three co-defendants of the cast of the Vanities, charged with producing and performing in an indecent production, today won the right to a jury trial Judge Rosalsky in general sessions, using as a precedent a decision he made himself 15 years ago, upheld Carroll's plea for transfer from special sessions to general sessions on the contention that only a jury can reasonably be expected to decide whether a play is "obscene or indecent or tends to suggest impure thoughts."
As a result of the judge's order the evidence against Carroll and the actors must be presented to a grand jury which has the power to dismiss the case. If the jury indicts, Carroll will be able to file a demurrer and interpose various other motions before the trial which would bring considerable delay in the settlement of the case.
Those charged with Carroll are Jimmie Savo, Faith Bacon and Kay Carroll.
NEW YORK. July 29. (U.P)-Earl Carroll and his three co-defendants of the cast of the Vanities, charged with producing and performing in an indecent production, today won the right to a jury trial Judge Rosalsky in general sessions, using as a precedent a decision he made himself 15 years ago, upheld Carroll's plea for transfer from special sessions to general sessions on the contention that only a jury can reasonably be expected to decide whether a play is "obscene or indecent or tends to suggest impure thoughts."
As a result of the judge's order the evidence against Carroll and the actors must be presented to a grand jury which has the power to dismiss the case. If the jury indicts, Carroll will be able to file a demurrer and interpose various other motions before the trial which would bring considerable delay in the settlement of the case.
Those charged with Carroll are Jimmie Savo, Faith Bacon and Kay Carroll.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Jury Trial
Indecent Production
Earl Carroll
Vanities Cast
Grand Jury
Obscenity Charge
What entities or persons were involved?
Earl Carroll
Jimmie Savo
Faith Bacon
Kay Carroll
Judge Rosalsky
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Earl Carroll
Jimmie Savo
Faith Bacon
Kay Carroll
Judge Rosalsky
Location
New York
Event Date
July 29
Story Details
Earl Carroll and three co-defendants from the Vanities cast, charged with an indecent production, secured a jury trial transfer from Judge Rosalsky, who cited his own prior ruling that only a jury can judge obscenity. The case heads to a grand jury, with potential delays if indicted.