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May 1, 1957
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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Massachusetts Legislature reverses 1692 witchcraft convictions of six Salem women executed as witches, after initial rejection over colonial jurisdiction, with amendment barring descendant damages.
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BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Legislature has righted a wrong committed 265 years ago.
The Senate passed and sent to the governor a measure to reverse the convictions of six women executed in Salem for "witchcraft" in 1692.
At first the Senate rejected the measure on grounds that Salem was a British colony at the time and it was up to the British Parliament to right the wrong.
The Senate acted in favor, however, after accepting an amendment to ban payment of damages to descendants of the women.
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BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Legislature has righted a wrong committed 265 years ago.
The Senate passed and sent to the governor a measure to reverse the convictions of six women executed in Salem for "witchcraft" in 1692.
At first the Senate rejected the measure on grounds that Salem was a British colony at the time and it was up to the British Parliament to right the wrong.
The Senate acted in favor, however, after accepting an amendment to ban payment of damages to descendants of the women.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Salem Witch Trials
Convictions Reversed
Massachusetts Legislature
Historical Injustice
Where did it happen?
Boston, Salem
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Location
Boston, Salem
Event Date
1692
Story Details
Massachusetts Senate passes measure reversing 1692 witchcraft convictions of six executed Salem women, after initial rejection due to colonial status and amendment prohibiting damages to descendants.