When Hale urges Danforth to pardon the prisoners, why does Danforth refuse?

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Asked by Anna C #757722 on 2/16/2018 9:50 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/16/2018 11:39 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/16/2018 11:38 PM

Danforth refuses to pardon the prisoners because twelve people have already been executed. To pardon the others would cast doubt on the court.

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