Trial of Henry Fauntleroy

Download or read book Trial of Henry Fauntleroy written by Horace Bleackley and published by Canada Law Book Company. This book was released on 1924 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry Fauntleroy, the banker was brought to trial for forging a power of attorney on 30th October, 1824. The accused was a gentleman of position, and the crime with which he was charged was punishable by death in the open street at the hands of the common hangman. Fauntleroy had swindled the Bank of England to the amount of £265,000 and he was found guilty and condemned to death. Great efforts were made to secure a reprieve, but the unfortunate banker was hanged in front of Newgate Prison, on 30th November, 1824.