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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Jim, this week I was cross-examining a cooperating witness in a federal trial and the witness had a history of domestic violence. While I was getting him to recount the various times he had beaten his many women, I couldn't resist and asked him, "When did you stop beating your wife?" The judge interrupted the answer and said, "Please tell me I didn't hear what you just said?" I replied, "I've always wanted to ask that question!"