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The Atlanta Constitution,

Thursday, August 21st, 1913

Page 2.

In concluding the defense's case Attorney Arnold stated to the court that there were two or three matters which had developed to which he considered the defendant had a right to make a statement in rebuttal.

A protest was made by the solicitor, but was overruled.

Frank took the stand following the judge's decision. He was more vehement in tone than on the day of his statement, but was brief, concise and straight to the point. He occupied the chair only a few moments.

“The statement of the Turner boy,” he said, looking at the jury, “is utterly false. The girls who say they saw me talking to Miss Phagan and that I called her ‘Mary’ are mistaken. It is completely false that I went into a dressing room with Miss Carson. She is a lady of unblemished character so far as I know.”

With which he resumed his seat.

Thursday, August 21st 1913 Leo Frank Takes Stand Again Despite Objection of Dorsey
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