Wild Bill Kelsoe
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The Constitution says the chief justice shall preside. He isn't. That makes this trial unconstitutional, along with the fact that Congress can't impeach a private citizen.The word hearsay means something heard from another person, rather than directly.No it is not hearsay. It would be legal in a court of law as it goes to the state of mind of Trump.
Hearsay Evidence Explained Easily With Appropriate Examples
Hearsay evidence is not admissible in a court of law, but there are various statutory exceptions for this rule. Here is a brief overview about the rule and its exceptions, along with some examples.opinionfront.com
You need to watch more Judge Judy, LOL. She'll clue you in.
Hearsay is not permitted in criminal trials, in general. This type of hearsay is not.
I have no idea if hearsay is permissible in Senate impeachment trials, but I suspect it is. Senators are apparently allowed to say all kinds of crazy things, and even present falsehoods as fact, without repercussion.
Hearsay is permissible in federal grand jury trials. Having been a federal grand juror this years, sitting on countless trials, I know quite a bit about hearsay.
But you are wrong. If they ask a person to testify about what another person told them someone else said, it is hearsay.
Hearsay is legitimate in a court of law. This is not a judicial proceeding so they can hear anything they want.