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Domestic News
July 26, 1909
Norwich Bulletin
Norwich, New London County, Connecticut
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In Westerly, John Ferrara was arraigned in Third District Court on Saturday for assaulting his wife the previous Friday night. She refused to testify, claiming her head injury was from a fall, leading to no conviction. He was fined $6.80 for intoxication.
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WESTERLY WIFE FORGIVING
Refused to Testify Against Brutal Husband—Sharpshooters Named for Coming Contests—North Stonington Burglar Arrested in Bridgeport—Stonington, Carolina and Wakefield Win in Saturday's Games.
In the Third district court Saturday morning John Ferrara of Pierce street was arraigned on the charge of an assault upon his wife, Friday night. Mrs. Ferrara was in court with her head bandaged. When the husband was put to plea, he stated that he was so drunk that he did not know whether or not he struck his wife and knocked her down. Mrs. Ferrara stated that she sustained the injury to her head by slipping and falling, and denied that her husband had struck her. There was no other evidence, and not enough to convict the accused.
Complaint was immediately issued, charging Ferrara with intoxication. To this charge he had already confessed and pleaded guilty. He was fined $2 and costs, a total of $6.80, which he paid.
Refused to Testify Against Brutal Husband—Sharpshooters Named for Coming Contests—North Stonington Burglar Arrested in Bridgeport—Stonington, Carolina and Wakefield Win in Saturday's Games.
In the Third district court Saturday morning John Ferrara of Pierce street was arraigned on the charge of an assault upon his wife, Friday night. Mrs. Ferrara was in court with her head bandaged. When the husband was put to plea, he stated that he was so drunk that he did not know whether or not he struck his wife and knocked her down. Mrs. Ferrara stated that she sustained the injury to her head by slipping and falling, and denied that her husband had struck her. There was no other evidence, and not enough to convict the accused.
Complaint was immediately issued, charging Ferrara with intoxication. To this charge he had already confessed and pleaded guilty. He was fined $2 and costs, a total of $6.80, which he paid.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Westerly Assault
Wife Testimony
Intoxication Fine
Third District Court
What entities or persons were involved?
John Ferrara
Mrs. Ferrara
Where did it happen?
Westerly
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Westerly
Event Date
Friday Night; Saturday Morning
Key Persons
John Ferrara
Mrs. Ferrara
Outcome
wife sustained head injury; no conviction on assault; fined $6.80 for intoxication
Event Details
John Ferrara arraigned on assault charge after incident Friday night; claimed drunkenness; wife denied assault, said injury from fall; insufficient evidence for conviction; immediately charged and fined for intoxication.