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February 21, 1915
The Richmond Virginian
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In New York on Feb. 20, Martin T. Manton notifies District Attorney Perkins of a motion for a new trial for Charles Becker, citing recanted testimony by witness James T. Marshall from Becker's second trial.
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TO MOVE FOR NEW TRIAL.
Becker's Counsel Appears to Give Notice of Motion.
New York, Feb. 20.—Martin T. Manton, counsel for former Lieutenant Charles Becker, appeared today at the office of District Attorney Perkins, and served notice that on February 25 he will move for a new trial for his client before Justice Weeks in the Supreme Court. He will base his argument on three statements made by James T. Marshall, the Philadelphia negro, who testified for the State at Becker's second trial. Manton claims Marshall now says his testimony was untrue.
Becker's Counsel Appears to Give Notice of Motion.
New York, Feb. 20.—Martin T. Manton, counsel for former Lieutenant Charles Becker, appeared today at the office of District Attorney Perkins, and served notice that on February 25 he will move for a new trial for his client before Justice Weeks in the Supreme Court. He will base his argument on three statements made by James T. Marshall, the Philadelphia negro, who testified for the State at Becker's second trial. Manton claims Marshall now says his testimony was untrue.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
New Trial
Charles Becker
Recanted Testimony
Martin Manton
James Marshall
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Becker
Martin T. Manton
James T. Marshall
District Attorney Perkins
Justice Weeks
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Becker
Martin T. Manton
James T. Marshall
District Attorney Perkins
Justice Weeks
Location
New York
Event Date
Feb. 20
Story Details
Martin T. Manton, counsel for former Lieutenant Charles Becker, served notice at District Attorney Perkins' office for a motion on February 25 before Justice Weeks in the Supreme Court for a new trial, based on three untrue statements by James T. Marshall in Becker's second trial.