Claim: Vindicius discovered papers exposing Tarquin's plot to treason, he gave these papers to Publius Valerius Publicola and was vindicated for this actions for the Republic.
Evidence: He was said to be the person who discovered papers exposing Tarquin's plot to regain power, after the overthrowal of the Roman Monarchy. Vindicius gave these papers to Publius Valerius Publicola on account of the "affable and kindly ways of the man." Vindicius was later vindicated for this actions for the Republic.