Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!
In 1807, a former vice president stood trial for treason, accused of plotting to carve his own empire out of the western frontier, with the sitting president driving the prosecution and openly declaring him guilty. Which Supreme Court justice presided over the trial?
Hint: He did it as a trial judge while riding the circuit. He was also the president’s cousin and his bitter rival.
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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!
In 1807, a former vice president stood trial for treason, accused of plotting to carve his own empire out of the western frontier, with the sitting president driving the prosecution and openly declaring him guilty. Which Supreme Court justice presided over the trial?
Hint: He did it as a trial judge while riding the circuit. He was also the president’s cousin and his bitter rival.
