Giles Corey was accused of being a warlock during the Salem Witch Trials. He was accused by the girls and Ann Putnam of practicing witchcraft. This was confirmed by Mercy Lewis’s deposition records available from the Supreme Court archives. The deposition documents and a confession from Abigail were used as evidence against Giles.
In her deposition, Mercy Lewis alleged that Giles’ ghost appeared to her and urged her to write in the devil’s book. Mrs. Putnam also made similar allegations against Giles. The girls also claimed that his ghost would appear to them and violently torment them. Evidence against Giles was solely based on the testimony from the witnesses.
Giles refused to take his plea and was subsequently subjected to pressing in attempts by the courts to force him to take the plea. He was adamant about his position, forcing the officials to press him to death. He pleaded for more weight before he died.
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