For those of us following the ‘Eunuch Maker’ case (briefly discussed here), there have been some more proceedings and reports in newspapers and other news sources.[i]
Still, as far as I can see, no explicit reference to mayhem, but it is interesting to see the focus of some reports on the fact that ‘the Eunuch Maker’ himself, Marius Gustavson, claimed some disability benefits after having various bits of himself removed. It does not seem to be suggested that he undertook the procedures in order to collect the benefit, but, still it does rather chime in with the story told by Edward Coke, of having presided over a trial in which a fit and healthy beggar had himself ‘maimed’, all the better to beg. Not livestreamed for profit though.
GS 13/1/2024
Update: report mentioning consent with regard to sentencing, but so far no mayhem references.
Update: others involved in the conspiracy in court, sentenced, late January 2024: see newspaper report here
Further sentences due 4/5 March 2024.