witnesses

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The prosecution's student witnesses described Anthony as the aggressor.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The defence also called multiple witnesses, including students, and track coach Adam Linwood, who said Anthony had been nominated for the role of team captain.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Why should litigants and witnesses tell the truth if the judge cannot even tell the truth?

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

One major contributor, the docuseries seems to argue, is the downfall of the prosecution at the hands of its own witnesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The limp, in theory, would distract witnesses from noticing other details.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin