Stephanie Coontz

There's nothing wrong with celebrating the good things in our past. But memories, like witnesses, do not always tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. We need to cross-examine them, recognizing and accepting the inconsistencies and gaps in those that make us proud and happy as well as those that cause us pain.

American Author

Kevin Mitnick

Our Constitution requires that the accused be presumed innocent before trial, thus granting all citizens the right to a bail hearing, where the accused has the opportunity to be represented by counsel, present evidence, and cross-examine witnesses.

American Businessman

John Sherman Cooper

We provided complete protection to witnesses - right of attorney, right of record, right to cross-examine, and open hearing if they desired. Only Mr. Lane asked for an open hearing.

American Politician

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

I can't begin to describe how humiliating it is for a law-abiding citizen to be cross-examined in a court of law for a crime he hasn't committed.

Indian Director

Tamara Ecclestone

My dream job would be a lawyer. I can talk my way out of anything, and I love cross-examining people. I think I'd be a really good lawyer.

American Celebrity

Used in courts; a lawyer asks questions to challenge a witness's testimony.

Legal Setting

Cross-examination is strategic, aimed at revealing truth or weakening the opposition's case.

Strategy Involved

The atmosphere is tense; witnesses may be stressed as they face tough questions.

High Pressure

The intent is to verify facts and expose any falsehoods in someone’s account.

Accuracy Focus

Can also refer to detailed questioning outside legal contexts, like interviews.

Beyond the Courtroom

May imply a suspicion of dishonesty or a desire to challenge someone's claims.

Emotionally Loaded

 And they just went ahead and did it anyway. And I tried to think of them as I was cross-examining the prison officers. And I would say to each of them, "Look at Mrs. Manning, Alton's mother,

Cross-examine