Aaron Burr's Trial

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This was a high stakes trial with some of the most celebrated names in history involved as players.  Aaron Burr, the former Vice-President, a founding father, and winner of the fatal duel with Alexander Hamilton was being charged with both treason and a misdemeanor. Former president Thomas Jefferson led the prosecution, distinguished defense attorney Luther Martin  was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and the trial judge was Chief Justice John Marshall, one of the most well-known and respected justices in American history.

Treason Trials
Aaron Burr's Trial