Event Details
August 10, 2022
Description
A legal argument during a trial regarding the use of the word 'rape' in witness testimony. Attorneys discuss a witness's prior statements and the potential prejudicial effect on the jury, with the judge ultimately overruling an objection.
Participants (4)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS. POMERANTZ | person | 906 | View Entity |
| Ms. Sternheim | person | 877 | View Entity |
| The Court | organization | 2003 | View Entity |
| MS. MENNINGER | person | 1436 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a legal argument between attorneys (Ms. Pomerantz, Ms. Menninger, Ms. Sternheim) and the judge. The core issue is the admissibility of a witness's prior statement, specifically the use of the word 'rape', with one side arguing it is highly prejudicial and the judge ultimately overruling the objection. The discussion highlights the strategic use of witness statements and the legal standards for evidence in a trial.
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