Trial T/JO/1306
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/1306 |
|---|---|
| Case | Leisk,Jonat |
| Accused | Jonat Leisk |
| Trial Date | 21/11/1597 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| Presbytery | Aberdeen |
|---|---|
| County | Aberdeen |
| Burgh | Aberdeen |
Outcome
| Verdict | Not Guilty |
|---|---|
| Defence | Yes |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 6 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | Yes |
|---|
Notes: Appears to have been taken to Aberdeen to be warded. Her son tried to bribe her release in return for gold and silver. Would appear to have been released as the charges against her were not proven and she was acquitted.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1597 | Aberdeen | Released |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andro Man | Denounced | T/JO/1298 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Chalmer | Prosecutor | — | |
| George Cruickshank | Complainer | — | |
| Patrick Cruickshank | Complainer | — | |
| Robert Gairdyne | Chancellor | — | |
| Thomas Leslie | Mr | Sheriff-depute | — |
| Alexander Leysk | Defence | — | |
| Patrick Leysk | Defence | — |
Trial Notes
The accused was acquitted and the pursuers (Crukshanks) were banned from taking the matter any further. Also the Crukshanks were reassured that none of the Leisks or the other families would trouble them.