Gunned Down in Gotham: New York Gunmen Face Appeal

The trial of four convicted New York gunmen, accused of murdering Herman Rosenthal, reached a critical juncture as arguments began in the Court of Appeals on December 18, 1913. The gruesome crime, which shook the streets of New York, had captivated the nation, and the accused were now fighting for their freedom. Their lawyers were determined to prove that the evidence against them was circumstantial, and that the prosecution’s case was built on shaky ground.