On 9 May 1660 he was called before the Lord Mayor of London and claimed the benefit of Charles II's declaration of pardon. Nevertheless, he was 'put on his trial' and on 16 October 1660 condemned to death. Beside his share in the trial of Charles I he was accused of having spat in the King's face as he was led from Westminster Hall after being sentenced.
On 9 May 1660, he was summoned before the Lord Mayor of London and asserted his right to the benefits granted by Charles II's pardon. However, he was subsequently subjected to a trial and condemned to death on 16 October 1660.  He was also accused of spitting in the King's face as he was escorted from Westminster Hall after being sentenced for his role in the trial of Charles I.