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May 4, 1826
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Trial in Worcester Supreme Court on 22d inst. of Shaker leaders including John Warner for assaulting and imprisoning member Seth Babbitt since 1823; acquitted after defense argued his derangement necessitated treatment.
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Trial of the Shakers.—On the 22d inst. came on before the Supreme Court, sitting at Worcester, the trial of John Warner and seven others, head men of the Society of Shakers in Harvard, on an indictment for having falsely imprisoned, assaulted, and beaten Seth Babbitt, a member of the Society, from the year 1823, to the finding of the indictment. The defence was that Babbit was deranged, and the treatment he received was rendered necessary by the unfortunate state of his mind. The jury agreed in five minutes on a verdict of acquittal. The prosecution was conducted by the Solicitor General, and the defence by messrs. Dana and Herr.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Shakers Trial
False Imprisonment
Acquittal
Worcester Court
What entities or persons were involved?
John Warner
Seth Babbitt
Where did it happen?
Worcester
Story Details
Key Persons
John Warner
Seth Babbitt
Location
Worcester
Event Date
22d Inst.
Story Details
Trial of Shaker leaders John Warner and seven others for falsely imprisoning, assaulting, and beating member Seth Babbitt from 1823; defense claimed necessity due to his derangement; jury acquitted in five minutes.