What are the authorities hiding in Missouri? Why NOT cross examine Wilson on the stand?

[Glassunion]

78. Ok... Where to start.

Definition of Defendant: the party against whom a criminal or civil action is brought

Wilson has not had any criminal or civil action brought against him whatsoever. So by definition, he is not a defendant. A grand jury case is not a criminal or civil action. It is an investigative body seeking probable cause for action.

Definition of Cross Examination: the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility.

In criminal or civil procedure (which a grand jury is not), a Cross Examination occurs only after Direct Examination by the party that called the witness. If a party calls a witness, and upon direct examination it is found that the witness is adverse (a party to an action who is on the opposing side), can the witness be cross examined by the party that called them.

"You infer from that that cross examination cannot take place because the state is calling the witnesses." - No I did not. I am stating that in Grand Jury Procedure, there is no direct nor cross examination. The prosecutor is presenting evidence, and calls witnesses for for Grand Jury testimony.

In this case, the prosecutors I feel intentionally presented a bad case, and failed to properly question the witnesses. Especially Wilson. I'm not sure of Missouri Grand Jury procedure, but in my state and federal Grand Jury, the members of the jury also have an opportunity to question all witnesses. I'm not sure if any of the jurors in this case had questioned any of the witnesses, but from what I've read of the transcripts, I cannot believe that the jury would remain so quiet (granted I am still reading them).