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229, The trial of Ward started on 22nd July and continued for eight days. He was allowed bail throughout. On 30th July, 1963, the Judie started his summing-up, but had not finished it when the court ad om, On the morning of 31st July Ward was found unconscious, having takes sift overdose of drugs. The Judge concluded bis summing-up in Ward’s absesx. He was found guilty of living on the earnings of prostitution between Ist Jane, 1961, and 31st August, 1962 (Christine Keeler being the woman concerned) and between Ist September, 1962, and 31st December, 1962 (Marilyn Rice-Davies being the woman concerned). The Judge postponed sentence till Ward was fit to appear. But Ward never regained consciousness and died on 3rd August, 1963. The story ends, as it began. with him. © peo. ‘ - 1 : yy: . rato choy ‘ Dees ' 3 : ~