Charles Lynch (judge)

Charles Lynch (1736 – 1796) was an American planter, politician, military officer and judge who headed a kangaroo court in Virginia to punish Loyalists during the Revolutionary War. The terms "lynching" and "lynch law" are believed to be derived from his surname.

"Judge Lynch" redirects here. For other uses, see Judge Lynch (disambiguation).
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