by Laurel | April 17th, 2013
May 13, 1920
George W. King, charged technically with assault on several girls in connection with the use by them of the gymnasium and baths at the Holyoke Boys’ Club was today discharged on all of the complaints by Judge Robert C. Parker of Westfield, who sat on the case. Judge Parker took occasion to compliment the manner in which the case had been handled and to commend the police department for bringing the case to trial. Summary of the case by Judge Parker was unusually long and complete and included a review of the four essentials of assault, as interpreted by the Supreme Court of the state. No Criminal or evil intent was shown and upon that element of assault Judge Parker based his decision.
Adapted from The Springfield Republican.
List of Articles on the “Holyoke’s 1920 Scandal” Series:
Holyoke’s 1920 Scandal, Part I — King’s Conduct is Basis of Inquiry
Holyoke’s 1920 Scandal, Part II — King is Arraigned Under Six Counts
Holyoke’s 1920 Scandal, Part III — Girls Testify Against King
Holyoke’s 1920 Scandal, Part IV — George W. King is Acquitted
George W. King Discharged on All Complaints
George W. King, Head of Holyoke Boys’ Club, Dead
