Jonathan Kendall is called to the witness stand. He is asked to give his version of events and they tally with Nigel’s. He is asked about the relationship between Nigel and Lisa, he says they were friends but (hesitatingly) they did have a tendency to flirt a bit.
Court Clerk | Mr Jonathan Kendall, please make yourself present at the witness stand. |
Judge | Please take your oath, young man. |
Jonathan | I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. |
Defence | Mr Kendall, did you here Nigel’s testimony? |
Jonathan | Yes, I did. |
Defence | Is the sequence of events Nigel described consistent with what you saw? |
Jonathan | The things that I saw match up with those. And it was almost spot on 9 PM when Nigel returned. I know because we had the TV on and a program was just about to start. |
Defence | Do you have anything to add to Mr Coates testimony? |
Jonathan | No, I do not. |
Defence | No further questions. |
Prosecution | Mr Kendall, you heard my questions to Nigel about his relationship with Lisa Burton? |
Jonathan | Yes, sir. |
Prosecution | Mr Kendall, if I was to suggest that they had a tendency to flirt with each other, would you agree? |
Defence | Objection. Leading question. |
Judge | Sustained. Mr Worthington, please do not lead the witness. |
Prosecution | Sorry your honour. Mr Kendall, in your own words, how would you describe the relationship between Mr Coates and Mrs Burton? |
Jonathan | They seemed to spend quite a bit of time together, they were obviously good friends. They flirted together, though more when the majority of the young people were not around. |
Prosecution | How are you aware of this fact? |
Jonathan | I am a helper so I spend more time with the leaders. |
Prosecution | Thank you Mr Kendall. No further questions. |
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