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Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials (1692): William Stoughton

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Biographical and historical note, with portrait, about William Stoughton (1631-1701), that briefly explains Stoughton's role as chief justice during the Salem witch trials. Itemizes the deviations from normal courtroom practice that Stoughton allowed during the trials, often to the detriment of the accused.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)