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In all likelihood, Catiline was not involved in the so-called First Catilinian Conspiracy, although several historical sources implicate him in it.

There does not seem to be a single account that is represented in all of the sources: rather, it seems that the accounts represent a collection of rumors accusing different political figures in attempts to tarnish their names.

As it pertains to Catiline, much of the information originates in Cicero ’ s speech In Toga Candida which was given during his election campaign in 64 BC.

Only fragments of this speech still exist.