The Great Rat Trial: Defending the Indefensible in 1500s France

In the 1500s, France witnessed one of the strangest legal events in history—the infamous Rat Trial. Led by lawyer Barthélemy de Chasseneuz, a group of rats was brought to court to face charges of crop destruction. In this bizarre yet fascinating tale, Chassenet's defense strategies turned the case into a legal spectacle, demonstrating his brilliance and the quirks of medieval law. Join us as we uncover the details behind this unusual trial and how it reflected the complex justice system of the time.

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