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5 stories matching prosecut

  1. A Judge’s Crusade Against County Corruption

    Whitman County Judge William McDonald issues a blistering order to the prosecutor, detailing long-standing allegations of jailhouse abuse, probate perjury, and illegal spending by commissioners.

    Jan 5, 1900The Colfax GazetteWhitman County Courthouse, ColfaxCity Hall

  2. The Sudden End of a Legal Tug-of-War

    After facing trial on multiple charges, a defendant unexpectedly opts for prison time rather than risking a lengthier legal fight.

    Jun 22, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman County

  3. The Town's Pest House Dilemma

    A Garfield official and a local doctor clash over who should pay for a young man's post-quarantine clothing.

    May 4, 1900The Colfax GazetteGarfield, Garfield CountyCity Hall

  4. Doctors vs. Lawyers: The Fight Over Expert Witness Fees

    Whitman County physicians and attorneys clash in a heated debate over the value of medical testimony in insanity and criminal cases.

    Jan 12, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyCity Hall

  5. A Judicial Feud Erupts in Whitman County

    A former prosecutor and a sitting judge trade public accusations of deceit, perjury, and misconduct involving a prisoner and a local jail scandal.

    Jan 5, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyCity Hall · Scandal

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