Wilde's third trial begins

Following pressure from the government to convict Wilde, he was back in court to face the same charges. Although the prosecution had dropped witnesses and seemingly had a weaker case, Wilde was found guilty. Both Oscar Wilde and Alfred Douglas were sentenced to two years in prison with hard labor, which was the maximum sentence. 

 

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Biography

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20 May 1895

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