In Verrum I Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the defense lawyer of Verres?
A
Hortensius
2
Q
Who was the judge?
A
Marcus Glabrio
3
Q
Who was the prosecuted?
A
Gaius Verres
4
Q
What was the outcome?
A
After the first day of the trial, Hortensius advised Verres to exile himself which he did
5
Q
What were the 2 main issues Cicero raised in In Verrum?
A
Emphasised how the courts were losing respect and credibility due to an inability to convict wealthy men - state of corruption + bribery
Reminded the republic of the values of a Roman
