Trial of Oscar Slater
The Making of the Modern Law: Trials, 1600-1926
Book • 1910
William Roughead's 'The Trial of Oscar Slater' is a detailed account of the controversial trial that wrongly convicted Oscar Slater for murder.
The book meticulously examines the evidence presented, highlighting the numerous flaws and inconsistencies in the prosecution's case.
Roughead's analysis played a crucial role in bringing attention to the miscarriage of justice.
The book details the circumstantial evidence, questionable witness testimonies, and prejudiced atmosphere of the trial.
'The Trial of Oscar Slater' stands as a powerful example of how flawed legal processes can lead to wrongful convictions.
The book meticulously examines the evidence presented, highlighting the numerous flaws and inconsistencies in the prosecution's case.
Roughead's analysis played a crucial role in bringing attention to the miscarriage of justice.
The book details the circumstantial evidence, questionable witness testimonies, and prejudiced atmosphere of the trial.
'The Trial of Oscar Slater' stands as a powerful example of how flawed legal processes can lead to wrongful convictions.
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