The Fatty Arbuckle case (1962)

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Record Details:

Title:
The Fatty Arbuckle case
Date:
1962
Publisher:
New York : Paperback Library, Inc.
Volume:
The Fatty Arbuckle case
Leaf #:
000114
Language:
English
Collection:
Government & Law
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
July 25, 2024
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bach had begged them to bring in one verdict or another. He said the expense to the State was enormous and it would all be wasted if they couldn't reach a decision. Arbuckle had a statement to make to the press: 1 wasn't legally acquitted but I was morally acquitted. I am not guilty. I only tried to help Miss Rappe. I have never done anything that I was ashamed of. I have only tried all my life to give joy and happiness to the world. I hope the public will have faith in me and let me prove myself all over again." Trial number one proved one thing. There was a mass of contradicting testimony. Both the defense and prosecution were aware that not facts, but the public relations, would convince a jury. The failure of the jury to reach a decision was actually a defeat for both sides. A hung jury was bad for Arbuckle because the longer the headlines of the unfortunate case were pushed into the public's face, the more his reputation was hurt. The State had cost the taxpayers a great deal of money and accomplished nothing. Arbuckle had a meeting at the Federal District Court over his breaking the liquor laws, then entrained for Los Angeles. The crowds at the depot in Los Angeles were much more friendly to him. Many asked for autographs, and he accommodated some. He told the Los Angeles press: "111 rest until my second trial, when I am certain I will be acquitted— that is if there is any justice at alL" 112