human
When the case came to trial in the State Supreme Court, Matt Fisher told the Court that it was apparent that Mayor Bossard was the victim of the local district attorney and the chief of police of Waynesville. In spite of the evidence against him, Bossard was acquitted.
gpt
Not 'acquitted', Harry. 'Exonerated'. Bossard never even should have come to trial, the senator said.
human
He was a popular, buddy-buddy sort of guy who managed to get himself involved as an unwitting figurehead. Bossard simply wasn't--and isn't--very bright. But he was a friendly, outgoing, warm sort of man who was able to get elected through the auspices of the local city machine. Remember Jimmy Walker?
gpt
Yes, but--
human
Same thing, Cannon cut in.
gpt
Bossard was innocent, as far as any criminal intent was concerned, but he was too easy on his so-called friends. He--
human
Oh, _crud_, Jim! the governor interrupted vehemently.
gpt
That's the same whitewash that Matthew Fisher gave him! The evidence would have convicted Bossard if Fisher hadn't given him time to cover up!