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BLINDERED BY THE LIE

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

In a capital case, the following cross-examination occurred: Q: On direct examination you said that you saw my client go into the alley. A: Yes Q: And on direct you said that as you saw him leave the alley he was tucking something into his pants? A: Yes Q: You heard the gunshot and saw him exit the alley?