Final answer:
Danforth accuses Giles Corey of contempt of court and obstructing justice in Act 3 of 'The Crucible' when Giles interrupts the court trying to present evidence against the fraudulent witchcraft accusations.
Step-by-step explanation:
In Act 3 of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Deputy Governor Danforth accuses Giles Corey of contempt of court and obstructing justice.
This accusation occurs when Giles interrupts the court proceedings and insists that he has evidence that the accusations of witchcraft are fraudulent. His attempts to defend his wife and present evidence lead Danforth to view his actions as a direct challenge to the authority of the court.