Episode 2 of 4
Acquittal and Hearsay Ruling
- When
- 1871
- Where
- Court
Pook was acquitted after the judge ruled Clouson's dying statements as inadmissible hearsay.
During the trial, Chief Justice Sir William Bovill ruled that statements made by Clouson before her death, including naming Pook as her assailant, were hearsay and inadmissible. Consequently, Edmund Pook was found not guilty.
Sources
- Murder of Jane Clouson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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