witness stand
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John Overdeck, clad in a navy-blue suit, light blue shirt and no tie, has been questioned on the witness stand this week by his estranged wife’s attorney.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
NEWARK, N.J.—Hedge-fund billionaire John Overdeck took to the witness stand last week to explain that he had always shared his riches with his wife, Laura Overdeck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
At the end of week three, he entered the witness stand.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Being able to call on some high-powered support from the witness stand hasn't stopped the questions about Altman's trusthworthiness.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
He worked past her and nodded at the bailiff, Ed Soames, then picked out a document from the evidence table and made his way back to the witness stand.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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