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December 13, 1926
The Union Daily Times
Union, Union County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Canton, Ohio, defense counsel for Patrick McDermott counters the state's bootlegger conspiracy claim in the murder trial of publisher Don R. Mellett, alleging a conspiracy involving Prosecutor McClintock, the Canton Daily News, and attorney Joseph R. Roach to secure indictments for political gain.
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Counter Attack by McDermott Counsel
Canton, O., Dec. 13. (By the Associated Press) - A counterattack on the state's claim that Don R. Mellett, Canton publisher was murdered in a plot hatched out of bootleggers conspiracy, the defense of Patrick McDermott, one of the alleged murderers, declared in trial court today that the prosecution also was a party to a conspiracy.
Defense counsel contended McDermott was being prosecuted as a result of conspiracy between Prosecutor McClintock the Canton Daily News and Joseph R. Roach, of Chicago, criminal attorney. McClintock, a candidate for congress, was forced to procure indictments against McDermott by reason of his campaign, the defense said they would show.
Canton, O., Dec. 13. (By the Associated Press) - A counterattack on the state's claim that Don R. Mellett, Canton publisher was murdered in a plot hatched out of bootleggers conspiracy, the defense of Patrick McDermott, one of the alleged murderers, declared in trial court today that the prosecution also was a party to a conspiracy.
Defense counsel contended McDermott was being prosecuted as a result of conspiracy between Prosecutor McClintock the Canton Daily News and Joseph R. Roach, of Chicago, criminal attorney. McClintock, a candidate for congress, was forced to procure indictments against McDermott by reason of his campaign, the defense said they would show.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Bootleggers Conspiracy
Prosecution Conspiracy
Political Indictment
What entities or persons were involved?
Don R. Mellett
Patrick Mcdermott
Prosecutor Mcclintock
Joseph R. Roach
Where did it happen?
Canton, O.
Story Details
Key Persons
Don R. Mellett
Patrick Mcdermott
Prosecutor Mcclintock
Joseph R. Roach
Location
Canton, O.
Event Date
Dec. 13
Story Details
Defense in Patrick McDermott's trial for the murder of publisher Don R. Mellett counters the state's bootlegger conspiracy claim by alleging a prosecution conspiracy involving Prosecutor McClintock, the Canton Daily News, and Joseph R. Roach to secure indictments for McClintock's congressional campaign.