What are Isabella s charges against Angelo In William Shakespeare s - Measure for Measure Isabella brings serious charges against Lord Angelo in Act V She accuses him not only of abusing his power but also of hypocrisy lust and deceit Her speech in front of the Duke shows her courage truthfulness and deep sense of justice Abuse of Power Isabella s first charge is that Angelo used his official power wrongly He condemned her brother Claudio to death for fornication but later offered to save him only in exchange for her chastity She cries to the Duke Justice justice justice justice Her words show that Angelo s authority became a tool of corruption not law Hypocrisy and Lust Isabella calls Angelo a murderer hypocrite adulterous thief and virgin-violator These words clearly describe her second charge Angelo punished others for moral faults but secretly desired sin himself His inner lust