cross-examine

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Ruemmler told the Journal that she never drafted a letter, represented Epstein or was asked to cross-examine victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

They’ve got one cooperator, but you can cross-examine the cooperator, who’s cooperating in hopes of a more lenient sentence.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

Skaggs’ lawyers, however, pointed out that the defense has taken longer to cross-examine witnesses than it took them to conduct the direct examinations.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

“As laid out by Jack Smith in his report, the evidence here seems very strong, but, of course, a defendant would have an opportunity to cross-examine every witness and present his own defense,” McQuade said.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2025

Mom walks him out, and before she can return to cross-examine me, I’ve escaped to my room with my cell phone.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen