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December 17, 1849
Daily Richmond Times
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In New Orleans, the U.S. District Court considered an indictment against Spanish Consul Don Carlos de Espana for abducting Juan Garcia Rey. After testimony from Morantes and Rey, the Grand Jury refused to issue a bill, likely ending the case.
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The Rey Abduction Case.—On the assembling of the United States District Court at New Orleans, on Monday last, the indictment against Don Carlos de Espana, (the Spanish Consul,) for the abduction of Juan Garcia Rey, was submitted to the Grand Jury. A telegraphic despatch received last night, informs us that the Grand Jury, after hearing the testimony of Morantes and Rey, has refused to find a bill against the accused party. So, we suppose, we shall hear but little more of this singular affair.—Nat. Int.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Rey Abduction
Spanish Consul
Grand Jury
New Orleans Court
Indictment Refused
What entities or persons were involved?
Don Carlos De Espana
Juan Garcia Rey
Morantes
Where did it happen?
New Orleans
Story Details
Key Persons
Don Carlos De Espana
Juan Garcia Rey
Morantes
Location
New Orleans
Event Date
Monday Last
Story Details
Indictment against Spanish Consul Don Carlos de Espana for abducting Juan Garcia Rey submitted to Grand Jury in New Orleans; after testimony, jury refuses to find bill, ending the case.