Samuel Quincy

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Samuel Quincy and Robert Treat Paine served together on the prosecution in the Boston Massacre trials. Samuel Quincy prosecuted the case while his brother Josiah Quincy II served on the defense.

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Prosecution faced eyewitness evidence
The prosecution led by Quincy and Paine had to address eyewitness evidence such as Prince’s testimony that he heard no order to fire.
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Opposed his brother in court
Samuel Quincy prosecuted the case while his brother Josiah Quincy II served on the defense.
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Prosecution colleague
Samuel Quincy and Robert Treat Paine served together on the prosecution in the Boston Massacre trials.
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