Riverside: Death penalty pursued in fatal wildfire May 10, 2007
Breazile, who said she threatened to leave him if he didn't stop setting fires, was called by prosecutors as a hostile witness during the hearing. Oyler's second cousin also testified that Oyler told her he spent the night of Oct. 21 casing a mountain in the Banning area for a good spot to set a fire. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
PBS series 'a welcome change,' church says May 3, 2007
Kuykendall said he found Whitney "extremely gracious throughout the interview" but her opening question: "When it comes to the Mormon Church, what are your doubts?" to be the most "comically over-the-top leading question that I have ever heard." "I am a lawyer, and in law you are allowed to ask leading questions only to someone who is an adversary, someone considered a 'hostile witness.' So her question immediately made me very wary, though I doubt that was her intent." When she replied "Hmm,... (Deseret News)
Legal observers weigh fallout of trial for police, prosecutors Apr 30, 2007
As a hostile witness, he described such actions as filing a police incident report as "discretionary." But Lewis, who is running for Hinds County sheriff, said he expects both sides will drop the issue now that the trial is over. "It's time to move forward. We're looking to solve problems in Jackson," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jessica case: HC cracks whip on lawyers Apr 24, 2007
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order on the fate of Shayan Munshi and 18 other hostile witnesses for changing their statements in the Jessica Lall murder case ... First the police officers then the hostile witnesses and now the court officers - Manu Sharma might be behind bars but it seems the High Court is hell bent on punishing all those who tried to sabotage the process of justice. (CNN-IBN)
Calif. Wildfire Suspect to Stand Trial Mar 21, 2007
Oyler's fiancee, Crystal Breazile _ called by the prosecution as a hostile witness _ testified earlier Tuesday that she had threatened to leave him if he didn't stop setting fires. But she denied that Oyler set the fatal blaze. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Judge hears preliminary murder-arson evidence in California wildfire Mar 21, 2007
Breazile was called as a hostile witness by prosecutors during a two-day preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. Breazile, who has a young daughter with Oyler, testified that she and the suspect were watching televised reports of an arson wildfire when he told her that he had started the blaze. (North County Times)
Riverside: Man to stand trial in deadly arson wildfire Mar 21, 2007
She threatened to leave him if he didn't stop setting fires, said Breazile, who prosecutors called as a hostile witness during a two-day preliminary hearing to determine whether there was enough evidence to proceed to trial. We were in an argument and I was going on and on about something and he sometimes does things to get a reaction out of me, Breazile said, holding back tears. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
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It was another outbreak of India's Hostile Witness epidemic ... Are hostile witnesses examples of inexcusable cowardice and caprice ... Can we really look at all hostile witnesses through the same prism. (Hindustan Times, India)
Testimony continues in Connell trial Feb 3, 2007
Again, Cosby replied she didn't think it was unusual because of the situation and because Douthit -- at the time -- was something of a hostile witness due to her relationship with Connell. Later again he asked, "Do you believe all inconsistencies in her story are due to her love for me?". (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
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Our guilty conscience : HindustanTimes. Friday, December 22, 2006. (Hindustan Times, India)
Bharti will turn hostile Nov 30, 2006
With such powerful people involved, if Bharti is allowed to meet her parents then she will be a hostile witness that's for sure. How will she go against her parents and be left alone in the world. (India Times, India)
Mylan, Pfizer drug dispute a high-stakes courtroom drama Nov 29, 2006
" A bench trial on the matter began yesterday before U.S. District Judge Terrence F. McVerry. It is expected to last about seven days. Mylan has admitted to infringing on Pfizer's patent, but claims the patent is invalid and unenforceable. That is what Mylan's lawyers will attempt to prove this week as they present their case. The first witness called by the company yesterday was Dr. James I. Wells, a co-inventor of Norvasc. He spent most of the day on the stand, and was called a hostile witness... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Record Bharti statement in camera: Court Nov 22, 2006
However, if she shields the accused and doesn't stick to the prosecution version, she can be declared a hostile witness and would be subjected to cross-examination by the prosecution. The court may then allow Neelam Katara's counsel to assist the prosecution. (Times of India)
Jessica case: Jethmalani demands reports Nov 17, 2006
Resuming his arguments, the counsel referred to the testimony of hostile witness Shayan Munshi and said Munshi's testimony corroborated ballistic reports in the true sense given by three experts (Roop Singh, P S Minocha and his junior Satyender Singh) regarding the empty cartridges. He submitted that according to the reports, two weapons were used in the crime. (India Times, India)
Alcohol not behind Jessicas murder: Jethmalani Nov 9, 2006
Subramanium said besides the testimonies of socialite Bina Ramani, her husband George Mailhot and daughter Malini, the statement of hostile witness Shyan Munshi had corroborated the description of the accused. It was Manu who attended the party in a white T-shirt and blue jeans and had an argument with Jessica over her refusal to serve him liquor, he argued. (Zee News)
Kumar Latest Ex-CA Exec to Be Sentenced Nov 3, 2006
7 million payoff to a potentially hostile witness, according to the U.S. Attorney's office. The securities scandal continues to plague CA. The company last June announced that it may have to restate results yet again because of problems the company found with contract renewals and stock option grants. (eWeek)
Hayward laments wayward travels Oct 1, 2006
" The path ahead is indeed fraught with peril for Hayward. According to court documents, on August 25, 2005, the 16-year-old female with whom he allegedly had sexual relations, gave a written statement to Pam Kudla, a crisis intervention specialist with Meriden Youth Services, and Jim Funaro of the Department of Children and Family Services, that a "relationship developed," during which she had sexual relations on Riverview Hospital grounds on three separate occasions. The 16-year-old female... (New Haven Register, CT)
Murder verdict returned Sep 22, 2006
Tolbert, who was transported from a federal prison in California last week, was a hostile witness Tuesday and refused to even identify himself by name, asking court officials to call him the king rather than by his given name or by his nickname of Doo-Doo. Defense attorneys noted that neither Jerae James mother nor her friend Jamie Robertson had ever heard Jerae James mention Luther Martin s name and argued that Martin may have been framed by others trying to draw attention away from themselves. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Grace Under Fire Sep 21, 2006
"It was like watching one of those Law -type shows where she was trying to pull a confession out of a hostile witness.". Others say that's typical Grace fare. (CBS News)
testimony: Girlfriend: Judge is innocent Sep 14, 2006
McNair's recantation transformed her from the prosecution's battered victim to a hostile witness. Prosecutor Dave Mincavage of the Henderson City Attorney's office was skeptical of the change in McNair's story, which came on the heels of her reconciliation with Jones. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Murder Suspect's Mom Testifies Sep 13, 2006
Outside the presence of the jury, Brown told Superior Court Judge Laurel Brady that Muriel Pratcher was "giving answers in an evasive fashion." Brown said he wanted the judge to declare her a hostile witness in front of jurors. But Laba defended his witness, saying "there is a great difference between being evasive and not remembering. ... This is not a situation where the witness is trying deliberately to be evasive.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
- Is Michael Jackson the father of his children? Jul 24, 2006
Initially a prosecution witness, she was declared a hostile witness by prosecutors once the nature of her testimony became apparent. Had Jackson been convicted, sources close to the investigation say, Rowe would have been charged with perjury. (Guardian Unlimited)
Stepson Questioned On Work At Senick's Jul 21, 2006
Superior Court Judge Nicola Rubinow denied Deputy Chief State's Attorney Paul Murray's request to qualify Grigerik as a hostile witness, unless Grigerik refused to answer questions. During four hours of testimony, Grigerik answered Murray's questions in a soft monotone, responding "I don't recall," to many of the queries. (FOX61, CT)
Perrys Son Subpoenaed To Testify in Murder Trial Jul 14, 2006
It's unclear if Samson will be a friendly or hostile witness. Whatever the case, he'll likely be asked about what he remembers the night his mother disappeared. (NewsChannel5.com)
Witness: City official said to lie Jun 14, 2006
While prosecutors called Kozicki to the stand, they treated him as a "hostile witness," saying that he had "exaggerated the role of Kaderbek ... and minimized the role of IGA in hiring generally ... in a manner inconsistent with his previous grand jury testimony.". Assistant U.S. Attorney Philip Guentert suggested in questioning that Kozicki tried to steer prosecutors to Kaderbek to take the blame off his friend, McCarthy. (Daily Southtown)
Defense opens at Aryan Brotherhood trial Jun 8, 2006
The defense subpoenaed the agent Tuesday as a hostile witness after the government presented weeks of testimony in one of the largest capital murder cases in U.S. history. The government is trying to dismantle the gang's leadership using a federal racketeering law originally passed to target the Mafia. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Alleged Aryan Brotherhood Trial Begins Jun 7, 2006
The agent was subpoenaed by the defense as a hostile witness after the government presented weeks of testimony in one of the largest capital murder cases in U.S. history. Outside court, Dean Steward, attorney for defendant Barry "The Baron" Mills, who is alleged to be the ringleader, said the focus of the defense case is to prove that "the testimony was manufactured, bought and paid for.". (Fox News)
Agent: U.S. paid witnesses in prison gang case Jun 7, 2006
ATF agent testifies as a hostile witness for defense ... The agent was subpoenaed by the defense as a hostile witness after the government presented weeks of testimony in one of the largest capital murder cases in U.S. history. (CNN -- Law)
Defense: Government coached witnesses in Aryan Brotherhood case Jun 6, 2006
Steward said he will call Michael Halualani, the case agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, to the stand as a hostile witness. "We're going to get into things like him sending (the defendants') personal inmate mail into H-Unit to have it reviewed by the informants ... under the guise of them checking it for secret codes and messages," Steward said. (Fresno Bee)
Muhammad questions Malvo about sanity in tense courtroom exchange May 25, 2006
But he struggled with his first few witnesses -- one woman had such fuzzy memory of what she saw following the Oct. 22, 2002 shooting of bus driver Conrad Johnson that Muhammad asked if he could treat her as a hostile witness. Referring to the influence he once held over Malvo, Muhammad asked him whether the word "indoctrinated" could also include a positive influence. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Model hostile witness held while boarding Bangkok flight May 14, 2006
Model hostile witness held while boarding Bangkok flight ... Model hostile witness held while boarding Bangkok flight. (Kolkata Newsline)
Polk Calls Prosecutor 'Disgusting' May 12, 2006
" Polk spent the bulk of the day trying to undermine the credibility of Briner, who was made the foster mother of Polk's youngest son, Gabriel, 19, following her arrest. Briner, whom Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Laurel Brady declared a hostile witness, has testified that Polk has been verbally abusive toward her. Polk, in a protracted series of questions, went through numerous letters she had written to Briner and asked her to indicate where she was abusive. Some letters and cards... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
More Polk Trial Fireworks May 11, 2006
MARTINEZ / Tempers flare as Polk accuses youngest son's foster mother. " Briner said of Gabriel Polk, "He was the most angry boy I had ever seen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Foster Mom Ruled Hostile Witness In Polk Trial May 10, 2006
Murder defendant Susan Polk, who is acting as her own attorney, had her youngest son's foster mother Marjorie Briner declared a hostile witness in Contra Costa County Superior Court Tuesday. Briner and her husband, Dan Briner, both of Lafayette, have been taking care of 19-year-old Gabriel Polk since his father died and his mother was charged with his murder. (NBC 11, CA)
Judge says witness in LA overbilling case was unresponsive Apr 20, 2006
Moses is scheduled to continue testifying Wednesday under the judge's declaration that he is a hostile witness, which gives prosecutors more latitude in their questions. The federal case implicates John Stodder and Douglas Dowie, former executives at Fleishman-Hillard Inc., in an alleged scheme to overcharge the DWP and other clients by more than $300,000 from 2000 to 2004. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Libby Lawyers Demand More CIA Leak Documents Apr 14, 2006
Libby says these documents are relevant "because the defense may call Mr. Wilson as a hostile witness" and his team needs to prepare to examine him "if necessary on the details of the trip including his wife's role in selecting him Wilson for the assignment and the findings he reported to the CIA, and later, the press.". Libby Wasn't Ordered to Leak. (ABC News)
Update 1: Libby Lawyers Want Access to More Evidence Apr 13, 2006
The defense attorneys want records related to Wilson's trip to Niger because they said they may call him as a hostile witness. Libby's lawyers also want documents that may explain how Bush decided to declassify portions of the October 2002 National Intelligence Estimate that concluded Iraq had tried to obtain uranium for a nuclear weapon from African nations. (Forbes -- Technology)
Riot perjurer faces Mumbai jail Mar 30, 2006
Last Updated: Wednesday, 29 March 2006, 17:19 GMT 18:19 UK. By Geeta Pandey BBC News, Delhi. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Judge's ruling hurts capital case against Moussaoui Mar 16, 2006
He said he then told the defense he would not testify for them during their side of the case, even as a "hostile witness.". After the FAA witnesses described how Martin dealt with them, defense attorney Edward B. MacMahon Jr. urged the judge to strike the death penalty from the case and sentence Moussaoui to life in prison with no parole. (San Francisco Chronicle)
March 6: Justice for Jessica possible » Mar 7, 2006
Justice for Jessica possible : HindustanTimes. Monday, March 6, 2006. (Hindustan Times, India)
Reyat charged with perjury Feb 19, 2006
Mr. Doust referred to the Crown witness's testimony as a "pack of lies" during the trial and unsuccessfully sought to have Mr. Reyat declared a hostile witness. The maximum sentence for a perjury conviction is 14 years in prison. (Globe and Mail)
Angels' owner defends renaming to 'Los Angeles' Jan 28, 2006
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Angels Owner Arte Moreno Takes The Stand Jan 28, 2006
Moreno, who was called by the city as a hostile witness, made a distinction between the team's nickname -- the Los Angeles Angels -- and its official name. He said using the nickname on merchandise was important to capitalize on the Los Angeles media market, which is the second largest in the nation. (CBS2.com, CA)
Government Expected To Rest Case In Ryan Trial Jan 23, 2006
But Fairman has refused to talk with prosecutors lately, and they say they may ask Pallmeyer to force him to testify and declare him a hostile witness. . (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Alan Dershowitz: The Wrong Questions - and the Wrong Questioners (HuffingtonPost.com) Jan 19, 2006
Any experienced trial lawyer will tell you that asking crisp, concise questions - each aimed at a single discrete fact - is the only way to control a hostile witness. The senators' meandering, multi-pronged questions allowed Alito to pick and choose which parts he wanted to answer, to speak vaguely, and sometimes to evade the questions altogether. (RSS - Yahoo News - Opinion/Editorial)
Reyat faces parole board in March Jan 9, 2006
The Crown attorney moved to treat him as a hostile witness and called his testimony "a pack of lies.". Malik and Bagri were acquitted last March. (CBC British Columbia (Audio))
