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Trial in Absentia
- When
- 1792
- Where
- England
Paine was convicted in absentia in England in 1792 for seditious libel, correcting the legacy claim of treason.
Paine was tried and convicted in absentia in England in 1792 for seditious libel. The legacy row incorrectly stated treason; the source specifies seditious libel. The conviction occurred in 1792, following his September flight.
Sources
- Thomas Paine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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