Jerry Williams Fixed Court Case

The murder in the fraud. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I know you brought in a verdict of not guilty in the state's case against Jerry Williams for the murder of Thomas Blaine and I do not blame you.

The state did not produce sufficient evidence for you to have convicted him. This is most unfortunate in view of the fact that you know as well as I do that the defendant is guilty. But nevertheless, I must now discharge you as having done your duty as you have to.

of it. Will they defend them please rise? I guess you made me, huh Judge? Yes I mean you Mr. Williams. Okay what's on your mind Judge? You will desist from smelling that gardenia in your buttonhole and listen to what I have to say. Maybe I prefer smelling the flour. Order! Order in this court! Mr. Williams, what has occurred in this courtroom

during your trial is a gross miscarriage of justice. All of us here are well aware of that. And we are well aware of the fact that the state's witnesses fail to appear against you because you hire them off or frighten them out of testifying against you. Ain't that Because the prosecution failed to bring the proper evidence against you, Mr. Williams.

I am powerless to do anything but let you go free. But while you have been fighting for the murder of Thomas Blaney, I am free to the murder too, don't forget that. I am well aware of that, Mr. Williams.

But I hope that you are as well aware that you have yet to stand trial for the murder of Frank Lass. Judge, you try me for a dozen murders if you haven't got anything better to do this thing.