witness box

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Joshua Amissah got up from his seat in the witness box and stepped away from the interpreter by his side.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

"He got into the witness box at his trial and lied through his teeth. Clearly, he hasn't changed, and I'm glad the justice secretary has seen through it."

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Plumb argued from the witness box during his trial that his comments were just online chat and fantasy, but admitted they were "dark".

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

He was entirely too large for the witness box and had the appearance of a stork or crane packed into a crate.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson