Mary Surratt and John Lloyd

[Gene C]

c. She would have been given a much lighter sentence

Weichmann's testimony was damaging to her, but not as damaging as Lloyd's. I have the impression that no one really wants to say much against her, even Weichmann. This is because, they liked her and don't want to be the one who's testimonhy sends her to prison. I think Weichmann knew more than what he testified to. In my opinion, at the time of the trial, no one testifiying against her believes she is going to get the death sentence.