In court, what was the most devastating cross-examination of a witness that you ever saw?

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Top stories for Long   In court, what was the most devastating cross-examination of a witness that you ever saw? Bob Ellsworth, Big Data marketing start up guy, political tech grinder, held every job title po... • Updated December 18, 2019 Just a regular person, not a lawyer! My story is how a defendant devastated the prosecution with a single piece of paper. I was in traffic court to see if I could get a spee... Read more » 3.4K 18   Lawyers: Have you ever "fired" a client? Joseph Reinckens, Lawyer, Accountant, Career Researcher & Author, Linguist • Updated August 10 Not me personally, but the last law firm I worked for. The client was a 24-hospital regional health system we had represented for years. The Senior Vice President we had deal... Read more » 288 6   During D-Day, if Omaha Beach was heavily defended but other beaches were not, why didn't the allies land all of their assets on the lightly defended beaches and then encircle the heavily defended ones? Doggone It • Answered August 4 So the 1945 British AORG Report analysed the following German firepower density per 1000 yards of beach: Omaha 7,500 yards; Guns 2.4, Mortars 0.8, Machine Guns 11.3: Utah 9,6... Read more » 24 12   Why can only British-Australians move to live to the UK easily but not other citizens who also serve to the Queen and pledge their loyalty to the Commonwealth? Tony Bartlett, lives in Ashford, Kent, England • Answered July 27, 2021 One of the reasons for leaving the EU was that the right of free movement discriminated against the rest of the world. A French roadsweeper could come to live in the UK no ... Read more » 201 48   How do you escape a restaurant after a meal without paying? Alex Lowe, studied at Carnegie Mellon University • Answered September 21 I worked at a restaurant, and a "Homeless Guy" came in and ordered a large meal. At the end of the meal, he let the server know that he couldn't pay for the meal. It was ver... Read more » 439 40   Why do most hospital sites say a colonoscopy is painless when they suggest sedation? Why do they think a painless procedure needs anesthesia? Dana Hart, Quantity Surveyor at AECOM (2016-present) • Answered September 15 I've been a nurse for almost 20 years, 17 of which have been in GI. I do colonoscopies and endoscopies all day, every day and I can really say I love what I do for the most... Read more » 527 115   Why is Another Brick in the Wall considered trash by Pink Floyd fans? I found it to be the best song, great rhythm, good guitar play, creative and good lyrics. What's bad about it? Laurence Wilson, Writer at Freelancing (2002-present) • Updated August 28, 2019 Pink Floyd were a band that went through many changes, from it's psychedelic, whimsical beginnings, with Syd Barrett as the main writer, voice and guitarist, with Richard W... Read more » 219 42   I found marijuana in my 1-month-old daughter's room. What do I do? Aiko • Answered September 13 Step one, log off of this website. Step two, shut off your device. Step three, throw the device out the window. Step four, rethink your life choices.... Read more » 8 1   I lost the cops in a car chase. My car doesn't have a plate. Am I fine? Caleb Lawrence, I share the secrets to get ex back. • Answered September 12 Well OP, I'd say good for you and you'll be okay, but I'd be lying. Enjoy you temporary freedom because in most places high speed chases are not minor offenses. From the poli... Read more » 1.9K 700   Why does a narcissist create problems? Joe B. House • Answered May 25 Narcissists leave behind a path of chaos and destruction They have a natural ability at this, they do it effortlessly. They create, engage with, and attract situations, peopl... Read more » 114 7   How do you deal with bullies who pick on your children at school and outside of school? What has worked for you in the past, and what hasn't? Keith Scott, former Golden Gloves and Pro Boxer • Answered April 15 The person that is the most insane wins. The school administrators aren't going to do shit. When my son was in 1st grade-7 years old a 6th grader-12 years old was demanding... Read more » 1.5K 44   Why is Kevin Costner suing Meghan Markle for unauthorized entry into a charity event, and what are the allegations of disrespect surrounding this incident? Elayne Fowler, studied Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Journalism & Political Science (1996) • Answered September 28 Actually after reading about it here in the states, it seems Meghan just surprised Kevin Costner by showing up with Harry and taking his award backstage, walking up to wher... Read more » 4.3K 840 Read more in your feed

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