Pontius Pilate

Pontius Pilate was the governor of the Roman Judaea Province from 26 until 36. He is best known as the man who, according to the canonical Christian Gospels, presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered his crucifixion, instigating the Passion. Pilate's biographical details before and after his appointment to Judaea are unknown, but have been supplied by tradition, which include the detail that his wife's name was Procula (she is canonized as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church) and competing legends of his birthplace.

Pontius Pilate in "Shock and Awe"
General Pontius Pilate was sent by Rome to put down an uprising led by a chieftan who called himself the "Son of God". Both the Son and his close ally, the Rock, were captured after a fierce but short battle. Both leaders were brought before the general. After the Son "forgave" Pilate, Pilate ordered both men crucified, even going so far as to order one crucified upside down. Pilate then calmly asked for a wash basin, as his hands were dirty.