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Ocelot II

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1. Cahill is a very experienced judge with a long-standing reputation for fairness
Tue Mar 30, 2021, 09:03 PM
Mar 2021

and impartiality. There's nothing unusual or inappropriate about a judge reminding a witness that they shouldn't argue with the attorney who is questioning them - if you've ever watched or participated in more than a few real trials you'd have probably seen this; it's not at all unusual. People who aren't used to testifying in court and who feel like they are being badgered will often try to argue with the lawyer or the judge and they will be reminded not to do that.

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