Murder in the First
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...which carries with it a maximum penalty
of three years...

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...in which case the defendant
will be remanded...

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...to the custody of the warden of Alcatraz.
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Or you may find the defendant guilty
of murder in the first degree.

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Without a recommendation for mercy...
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...that verdict will carry with it
a sentence of death.

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This court is now in session.
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Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,
how do you find?

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The defendant will rise.
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We, the jury,
find the defendant, Henri Young...

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...not guilty of first-degree murder...
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...and guilty only
of involuntary manslaughter.

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Order! Order!
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We would like permission to address
the court, if possible.

1:43:28
Very well.
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We have this day signed a petition
which l would like to read to the court.

1:43:35
''We would like the following to be read
into the record of this proceeding.

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''Though we know it will have
no legal or binding effect...

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''...we'd hope that it will have
a moral effect.

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''We, the members of the jury,
recommend the immediate investigation...

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''...by the proper federal authorities...
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''...of the federal penitentiary
known as Alcatraz.

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''We find this institution, its wardens...
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''...and associate warden,
guilty of crimes against humanity.''


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