witnesses

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At the congressional hearings on the president’s proposed Fed reforms, Glass lined up an array of witnesses to counter the reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Though Porter became well-known for her blunt questioning of witnesses in Congress, her brusque style has not translated to broad support in California’s 2026 governor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Pati police chief Jaka told the BBC that authorities investigated the 2024 case and interviewed witnesses, but ran into "obstacles along the way" - including four victims who withdrew their statements.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

It reached this conclusion in a 268-page opinion after holding an 11-day trial, considering testimony from 51 witnesses, and evaluating 790 exhibits.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

A verdict of guilty in a capital case required a complete proof of guilt, for example the testimony of two witnesses who had seen the crime occur, or a confession.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton