Question

Who was the chief witness in both trials against Leschi?

A. Ezra Meeker

B. Dr. Tolmie

C. Antonio Rabbeson

D. A.B. Moses

Answer 1

A man named Antonio B. Rabbeson was the chief witness against Leschi at both of his trials where Leschi was accused of killing a man named A.B. Moses. Leschi was sentenced to death at the end of the trials. Interestingly, 146 years after he was hanged, a court exonerated him of murder.

Answer 2

The correct answer would be c: Antonio Rabbeson. During the trial of Leschi, who was on trial for murder of A. Benton Moses it was Antonio Rabbeson who was the chief witness during both trials. The letter Rabbeson published in the newspaper was also of crucial importance. The validity of the trial was frequently questioned.