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Injustice Perpetrated: Zola Condemned:
J'Accuse provoked two lawsuits, one by the handwriting "experts" for libel and one by the Minister of War for misrepresenting the actions of the court-martial in acquitting Esterhazy. The libel case brought a guilty verdict, a fine and a suspended sentence. Zola was also found guilty in the case brought by the Minister of War, fined and sentenced to the maximum penalty of a year in prison. To remain active in the fight to exonerate Dreyfus, Zola sought refuge in England. |