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In 1895, Oscar Wilde faced conviction for gross indecency and was sentenced to two years of hard labor. This gripping account of his trials, meticulously compiled from the original shorthand court reports by an anonymous author, captures the sensational aspects often overlooked in later, more sanitized versions. Designed for a curious audience, this shorter narrative showcases Wildes poignant defense of the love that dare not speak its name, while a parade of handsome young men take the stand to share their compelling stories. Join us as we delve into the courtroom drama that forever changed ...

"Turkey Abruptly Closes Espionage Trial of 2 Journalists to Public" is from the March 25, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ceylan Yeginsu and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.