John Brown

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…was sentenced to death. He served his execution one month later. As can be seen, the Governor and the state of Virginia acted wisely, justly, and fairly, when they tried John Brown and executed him for is deeds at Harpers Ferry. He was given the right to a speedy trial, an able lawyer was appointed to defend him, just and un-bias procedures were followed in court, and the appropriate sentence was given for his actions.