witness box
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One of the men who stepped into the witness box, Dr. Joseph Bell, was the model on whom a most famous sleuth had been based.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The prosecuting barrister, Nick Johnson KC, said Letby "tried to get out the back of the dock" when the doctor first came to the witness box.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
In recent years, Harry has sued three different UK newspapers, becoming the first senior royal in over a century to enter the witness box as he won settlements from two.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
The prince changed his strategy and went to court, giving evidence himself, sometimes tearful, always angry, in the witness box.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
From the witness box, Claudette felt hundreds of eyes settle upon her.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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