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n. - French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794).

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  • •Professional life after his sentence: Danton is still in jail.
  • Danton is in jail for his alleged involvement a murder-for-hire plot.
  • Massey, however, told Proud that Danton is a danger to the community and a flight risk.
  • Tenpas and other authorities refuse to identify the person Danton is accused of wanting dead.
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