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Trial of Janet McNair

Scottish witch trial.

Statements about Trial of Janet McNair

Instance Of

Witch Trial
Local Trial

Country

United Kingdom

Point in Time

2/22/1677

Significant Event

Trial by Ordeal
Imprisonment
 (12/13/1677)
Location
:
Stirling
Location
:
Edinburgh
Point in Time
: 12/13/1677
Point in Time
: April 1677
Commission of Justiciary
 (7/19/1677)
Approved By
:
Privy Council of Scotland
Main Subject
:
Inquiry
Point in Time
: 7/19/1677

Quotation or Excerpt

Trial notes: They were examined by the lord commissioners and they found no presumption of guilt. The charges were deemed malicious,and they were released. Post trial: no details
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