Aaron Burr
Treason
D. Aaron Burr
it set high standards for treason convictions
he (a Republican who was willing to desert Jefferson and join the Federalists) was accused of treason because he killed Hamilton (leader of the Federalists) they ran against each other in running for governor of New York and Hamilton won (he ran against Burr because he felt that Burr was unfit for the job) Burr was angered and challenged Hamilton to a duel and Hamilton died the next day (Burr shot Hamilton)
Aaron Burr
You Are There - 1953 The 'Treason' of Aaron Burr 1807 3-1 was released on: USA: 29 August 1954
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Treason
D. Aaron Burr
it set high standards for treason convictions
he (a Republican who was willing to desert Jefferson and join the Federalists) was accused of treason because he killed Hamilton (leader of the Federalists) they ran against each other in running for governor of New York and Hamilton won (he ran against Burr because he felt that Burr was unfit for the job) Burr was angered and challenged Hamilton to a duel and Hamilton died the next day (Burr shot Hamilton)
Aaron Burr, who had been vice-president during Jefferson's first term, killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel and was indicted for murder. Burr was not exactly a fugitive, I think. The charges were eventually dropped, but Burr got into other trouble being charged with treason but was again acquitted.
Aaron Burr was indicted for murder after he killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Burr fled to the West to escape prosecution. (Eventually the charges were dropped.)
Arron Burr is the answerAaron Burr was tried for treason in 1807. He was charged with treason for allegedly attempting to establish himself as the emperor of an independent nation in the middle of North America (alternately this is described as the Texas area, Mexico, or Louisiana Purchase territories). He was specifically charged with attempting to raise an armed force to capture New Orleans, as well as with charges that he was leading a military incursion into Spanish-held territory.Chief Justice John Marshall found that Aaron Burr's statements or intent to establish his own country was not illegal and was actually protected by the First Amendment, absent any overt treasonous action. Burr was acquitted for his involvement and many historians still debate what Burr's true intentions were.
Aaron Burr
There are some believe that Thomas Jefferson did have some enemies. One person thought to be his enemy was Aaron Burr because Jefferson had Burr tried for treason.