The bill HJ 2 to exonerate Rebecca Fowler and those accused of witchcraft in colonial Maryland did not move forward this legislative session. This initial effort has sparked important conversations and raised awareness about such historical injustices in Maryland. Rebecca Fowler was an innocent woman convicted and executed for 'diabolical witchcraft' by the Maryland court - a tragic miscarriage of justice that is part of the broad witch hunting persecution that women have faced throughout our history. Her story should not be forgotten or pushed aside, but remembered and properly addressed through official exoneration.
Rebecca Fowler deserves to have her name cleared, and community leaders can use their privilege to acknowledge her in a meaningful way.

Rebecca Fowler and John Cowman are innocent of diabolical witchcraft.
 
 We are not finished seeking exoneration. Please continue to be active in your support of clearing the names of those accused of witchcraft. Please continue to share this petition. The Massachusetts' bill to exonerate 8 persons convicted of witchcraft in Boston is still live. Please consider supporting that effort. To support MA sigh here: www.change.org/witchtrials