With 300 years of hindsight, we all certainly can agree that trial by water is an injustice," Oberndorf read from the governor's faxed letter. "We also can celebrate the fact that a woman's equality is constitutionally protected today, and women have the freedom to pursue their hopes and dreams ... I am pleased to officially restore the good name of Grace Sherwood.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
the witch of pungo no longer a witch
gov. kaine pardoned grace sherwood, who had been convicted of witchcraft, 300 years ago.
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