witness box

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Prince Harry flew in to give evidence in person, spending two hours in the witness box.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Actor Liz Hurley on Thursday broke down in tears in the witness box of London's High Court as she accused a tabloid publisher of "monstrous" conduct including planting secret microphones on her home windows.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

But when afforded the chance to give evidence in his own defence, Carrick declined to step up to the witness box.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Later, Mr McCann spoke from the witness box and told of the phone repeatedly ringing.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

From the witness box, Claudette felt hundreds of eyes settle upon her.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose