character witness
noun
: a person who gives evidence in a legal action concerning the reputation, conduct, and moral nature of a party
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Brandon Short said that two men, at least one being a former teammate, testified as character witnesses on behalf of Smith.
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Lauren Linder, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The prosecution presented witnesses and dozens of exhibits; Roundtree called only three character witnesses and introduced a single exhibit—Crump himself.
—Joan Hibler, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
Through a series of questions, the prosecutor asked Serafini did his attorneys inform him that calling up character witnesses would give the prosecution a chance to call up witnesses who would contradict their testimony?
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The character witnesses ranged from Busfield's kindergarten friends to neighbors, former costars and family members.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Linder, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The prosecution presented witnesses and dozens of exhibits; Roundtree called only three character witnesses and introduced a single exhibit—Crump himself.
—Joan Hibler, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
Through a series of questions, the prosecutor asked Serafini did his attorneys inform him that calling up character witnesses would give the prosecution a chance to call up witnesses who would contradict their testimony?
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The character witnesses ranged from Busfield's kindergarten friends to neighbors, former costars and family members.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Character witness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/character%20witness. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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