The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t17260420-65
Verdict	Guilty
Sentence	Death

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Related Material	Ordinary's Account, 9th May 1726 Associated Records

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  William Griffin , was indicted for Committing Sodomy with   Thomas Newton , May 10 . Thomas Newton thus depos'd. The Prisoner and   Thomas Phillips , (who is since absconded,) were Lodgers for near 2 Years at Clap's House. I went up stairs, while the Prisoner was a Bed, and there he committed the Act with me.   Samuel Stevens depos'd, That he had seen the Prisoner, and his Gang at Clap's House. Guilty . Death .