1000% agree. That's the first thing most people are going to wonder?
I have a few thoughts though. Someone upthread talked about it surprising the prosecution. It obviously didn't because she led her there.
Why wasn't this done on direct? (I don't think JA was going to let this witness just leave but look at the amount of witnesses they didn't cross). Was that a gamble? Was it a breakdown?
This info also worries me given the state's track record of filings and disclosures. Certainly had JA more animated than we've probably seen
I'm sure I'll have more questions but pretty wild listening to that.
It's really weird. Audrey brought this up on redidirect. I really wonder if this surprised the prosecutor. (It may have even surprised Audrey that it was coming out of her mouth.) If that's the case, it's not the prosecutor's fault.
The prosecutor even tried to get "one more question." Her turn was over. Her only chance for another question would have been if Boyce spaced and allowed it, and defense also didn't notice and failed to object.
If it were a surprise, prosecution would have to decide on the fly to discredit their own witness and spook her, or hope it slips by Archibald. They may have made the better choice.
I think Audrey came off as credible. (Yes, a coward historically, like her cult peers; yes, following around the god and goddess like an abused puppy, but still credible in this testimony.)
Depending on his body language, Archibald may have bungled going after her so hard and calling her testimony "crap." I didn't see her, but she sounded like she was in pain and he may have come off like a bully kicking someone who is down.
If it was eased in on direct, of course, Audrey could have been more credible. I agree with that!
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