Trial T/LA/172
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/172 |
|---|---|
| Case | Stewart, Earl of Bothwell,Francis |
| Accused | Francis Stewart, Earl of Bothwell |
| Trial Date | 10/8/1593 |
Location
| Settlement | Edinburgh |
|---|
Outcome
| Verdict | Not Guilty |
|---|---|
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Action Dropped | Yes — 7/9/1593 by LA/181 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: His case was settled with a capitulation drawn up on 14/8/1593 by King James VI to forgive Bothwell and his associates and restore their property. There is a statement about why Richard Graham's testimony can't be taken in evidence against Bothwell. He was questioned about sending Niniane Chirnsyde, his servitor, to see Richard Graham.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/4/1591 | Castle | Edinburgh | Escaped |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/6/1591 | Privy Council |
proclamation against him
| Date | Type | Where Lodged | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | — |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rychard Grahame | Accomplice | T/LA/985 | |
| Agnes Sampsoune | Accomplice | T/LA/931 | |
| Donald Robinson | Accomplice | T/LA/992 | |
| Gelie Duncan | Accomplice | T/LA/970 | |
| Bessie Thompson | Accomplice | T/LA/969 | |
| Jonet Kennedy | Accomplice | T/LA/1645 | |
| Barbara Napier | Accomplice | T/LA/972 | |
| Ewfame Makcalzene | Accomplice | T/LA/971 | |
| Jonet Straton | Accomplice | T/LA/991 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Graham | Earl of Montrose | Chancellor | — |
| David MacGill | Mr | Prosecutor | — |