what happened to arthur miller during the red scare/mccarthyism?

During the Red Scare, Arthur Miller was significantly impacted by the intense anti-communist sentiment and investigations led by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). In 1956, Miller was subpoenaed to testify before HUAC regarding his political activities and associations. He refused to name others who had attended a meeting linked to communist writers, stating he could not bring trouble to others by naming them. As a result, he was cited for contempt of Congress, convicted, and sentenced to a fine and a suspended prison sentence. However, his conviction was overturned by the U.S. Court of Appeals in 1958. Miller's experience with the HUAC and the broader climate of fear and accusations during McCarthyism deeply influenced his work. He wrote the play "The Crucible" as an allegory of the Salem witch trials to critique and reflect on the hysteria, fear, and moral dilemmas of the Red Scare era. The play symbolized how fear and self-preservation often conflicted with truth and integrity during this period. "The Crucible" became a prominent cultural response to the political persecution faced by many, including Miller himself, who was investigated and blacklisted for alleged communist sympathies.