cross-examination
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During cross-examination of the younger of the two alleged victims, known as Complainant A, Lady Eleanor Donaldson's barrister said his client had "raised the matter" with Sir Jeffrey.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
During his cross-examination of Musk, which lasted nearly two days, the billionaire accused Savitt of trying to “trick” him with “definitionally complex” questions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
During his testimony and cross-examination on Tuesday and Wednesday, he looked petty and pugilistic, offering answers inconsistent with his deposition and quibbling with defense attorney William Savitt over yes-or-no questions for hours.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
"I gave them $38 million of essentially free funding which they then used to create an $800 billion for-profit company. I literally was a fool," Musk told the court Wednesday, before cross-examination began.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Because a witness making a statement from the dock does not submit to cross-examination or questions from the bench, the state-ment does not have the same legal weight as ordinary testimony.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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