testify for the defense/prosecution

idiom

: to talk and answer questions about something especially in a court of law because the defense/prosecution has asked one to and while formally promising that what one is saying is true

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Current House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, is among the lawmakers expected to testify for the prosecution in the coming weeks. —Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Of those, at least five have been requested to testify for the defense. —Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025

Williams did not show to testify for the defense Friday. —Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025

Second man gets 50 years for role in hit attempt on famous Miami car designer to the stars Serrano was tapped to testify for the prosecution at the trial of Ramirez, Ali and Mason. —Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025

Like Cassie, Cudi is set to testify for the prosecution. —Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025

Both experts would then testify for the prosecution. —Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025

Cassie Ventura is expected to be the next witness called later Tuesday morning to testify for the prosecution. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 May 2025

Second man gets 50 years for role in hit attempt on famous Miami car designer to the stars Both Serrano and Jimenez, seeking to shave time off their long prison terms, are expected to testify for the prosecution at the trial of Ramirez, Ali and Mason. —Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025