Arguments in J.27accuse J'accuse…!

Émile zola argued conviction of alfred dreyfus based on false accusations of espionage , misrepresentation of justice. first points out real man behind of major du paty de clam. zola states: 1 came scheme of dictating text of bordereau dreyfus; 1 had idea of observing him in mirror-lined room. , 1 whom major forzinetti caught carrying shuttered lantern planned throw open on accused man while slept, hoping that, jolted awake sudden flash of light, dreyfus blurt out guilt.

next, zola points out if investigation of traitor done properly, evidence show bordereau came infantry officer, not artillery officer such dreyfus.

zola defends alfred dreyfus , of justice when states: these, sir, facts explain how miscarriage of justice came about; evidence of dreyfus s character, affluence, lack of motive , continued affirmation of innocence combine show victim of lurid imagination of major du paty de clam, religious circles surrounding him, , dirty jew obsession scourge of our time.

after more investigation, zola points out man name of major esterhazy man should have been convicted of crime, , there proof provided, not known guilty unless entire general staff guilty, war office covered esterhazy.

at end of letter, zola accuses general billot of having held in hands absolute proof of dreyfus s innocence , covering up. accuses both general de boisdeffre , general gonse of religious prejudice against alfred dreyfus. accuses 3 handwriting experts, messrs. belhomme, varinard , couard, of submitting false reports deceitful, unless medical examination finds them suffering condition impairs eyesight , judgment.

zola s final accusations first court martial violating law convicting alfred dreyfus on basis of document kept secret, , second court martial committing judicial crime of knowingly acquitting major esterhazy.