cross-examine

Example Sentences

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Ruemmler told the Journal that she never drafted a letter, represented Epstein or was asked to cross-examine victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

"There are already huge restrictions on the extent to which defence lawyers can cross-examine people in these cases," he told BBC Scotland News.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

Unlike in a criminal case, Abrego Garcia was not given the right to confront or cross-examine the witnesses against him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

“As laid out by Jack Smith in his report, the evidence here seems very strong, but, of course, a defendant would have an opportunity to cross-examine every witness and present his own defense,” McQuade said.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2025

Mom walks him out, and before she can return to cross-examine me, I’ve escaped to my room with my cell phone.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen