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4 stories matching plouf
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:plough, plod, plot, plow, ploy, piouf
- The Doctor and the Alleged Blackmail Ring
A sensational damage suit in Seattle reveals accusations of professional misconduct, bribery, and complex personal vendettas.
- The Blackmailer Who Freed a Murder Defendant
James D. McGaughey walked out of a Seattle courtroom a free man after the state’s own witness admitted a blackmail scheme against the murdered doctor.
- A Judge Confronts Jury Tampering
After a civil trial ends, a Superior Court judge takes the unusual step of swearing in the jury to testify about being approached by a litigant.
- The Doctor, the Real Estate Agent, and the Horsewhip
A sensational courtroom drama unfolds after a woman attempts to cowhide a doctor in his office, leading to a sprawling conspiracy suit.