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Manslaughter


RichardB

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At the York Assizes :

George Plant, who stabbed one William Wilson in thje streets of Sheffield, was Found guilty of manslaughter, and sentenced to transportation for life.

Plant carried a dagger. Wilson ran up against him; a quarrel ensued; it was witnessed by two bystanders who did not interfere. Plant drew his dagger, stabbed Wilson; and then he and the spectators of the tragedy walked away.

Plant had been previously convicted of felony several times.

The Spectator March 19th 1859

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