How does the abuse of power lead to a modern-day "witch hunt"?
When did the event(s) take place?
Where did the event(s) take place?
Why did the event(s) take place?
Who had power? What kind of power did they have? How did they get this power?
Who didn't have power? Did they lose power, or was it taken, or did they never have it to begin with? How was power kept from them?
What could have been done to stop this abuse of power?