Mock Trial

MOCK TRIAL
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Court Staff: All rise, witness the Honorable Joselito Vibandor, presiding. The court is now in
session. Silence is hereby enjoined.
(Ecumenical Prayer) Let us pray. Almighty God, we stand in Your Holy Presence as our
Supreme Judge. We humbly beseech You to bless and inspire us so that what we think, say
and do will be in accordance with Your will. Enlighten our minds, strengthen our spirit and fill our
hearts with fraternal love, wisdom and understanding, so that we can become effective channels
of truth, justice and peace. In our proceedings today, guide us in the path of righteousness for
the fulfillment of Your greater glory. Amen.
Judge: Please be seated. Please, call the case.
Court Staff: Criminal Case Number, 2020 - 01234, People of the Philippines vs. Allan Cruz Y
Santiago now comes for hearing.
Judge: Counsels make your appearance.

Prosecutor:
Your Honor, I am Fiscal Vertine Paul Beler________________________________
appearing for the Prosecution your Honor. Ready your honor
Defense Lawyer: Your Honor, my name is Atty. Vertine Paul Beler_ and I am representing the
accused in this case.
Judge: Is the prosecution ready?
Prosecutor: (Stand Up) Yes Your Honor.
Judge: Is the defense ready?
Defense Lawyers: (Stand Up) Ready, Your Honor.
Judge: The prosecution may call its first witness.
Prosecutor: (Optional) Your Honor, may we request for the exclusion of the public to protect
the integrity of the minor private complainant?
-1st Prosecution Witness-
Prosecutor: Your Honor, we are offering the testimony of Nena Dalisay.
(The Proper way to offer the testimony)Prosecutor: Your Honor,we are offering the
testimony of the witness to prove that she is the victim complainant in this case filed
against the accused Allan Cruz. She will prove factual and material allegations in the
information, to identify the accused, to identify her sworn statement.
Judge: What do you say, counsel?
Defense Lawyer: Subject to cross, Your Honor.
Judge: Proceed. Atty. __________________________
Judge: Is she ready?
Prosecutor: Yes, your Honor.
Judge: Call your witness.
Prosecutor: May we call Ms. Nena Dalisay to come to the witness stand.
Judge : Swear the witness.
Court Staff: Madam / Mister Witness, Please stand up and raise your right hand. Do you
swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before this Court?
Witness: Yes, I do.
Court Staff: Please state your name, age, address and other personal circumstances.
Witness: I am Nena Dalisay, 13 years old,, and a resident of#21 New York, Green
Meadows Village Las Piñas City.
Court Staff : The witness is ready, your honor.
Judge: Fiscal, you may now proceed with your witness.
Prosecutor: Perform direct-examination question for Witness 1
Prosecutor: Your Honor,we are offering the testimony of the witness to prove that she is the
victim complainant in this case filed against the accused Allan Cruz. She will prove factual and
material allegations in the information, to identify the accused, to identify her sworn statement.
Q: Do you know one Allan Cruz?

A: Yes.
Q: Why do you know him?

A: He is my uncle, the husband of my maternal aunt, Jenny Cruz.
Q: Where were you on the 12th day of September, 2020?

A: I was in my grandmother’s house.
Q: Why were you there?
A: We were celebrating my grandmother’s birthday.
Q: Who was with you when you attended your grandmother’s birthday ?
A: with my mother
Q: Where do you come from?

A: We just arrive from _____
Q: How about the accused (Mr. Allan Cruz)?

A: He was already there.
Q: When you arrived at your grandmother’s house, what occurrences did you
observe?
A: I saw my uncle engaged in the drinking session.
Q: Was the accused one of them?

A: Yes.
Q: When you arrived, how was the celebration?
Q: For how long does the celebration last?

A: at about until 10:30 pm
Q: Nena would you know if the drinking session is later on that night?
A:
Q: At about 10:30 in the evening, where were you?

A: I was in the basement of the house.
Q: Why were you there?

A: I was there to sleep
Q: Why are you going to sleep there?

A: I was invited by my Uncle Allan to sleep there because the other relatives occupied
the other rooms and the sala.
Q: Who was in the basement when you went there?

A: I’m with Uncle Allan and my aunt Jenny, his wife and their 2-year old son.
Q: Where exactly did you sleep in the basement?

A: I slept in the pullout bed.
Q: How about your Aunt Jenny?

A: She slept in the big bed together with her son.
Q: How about your uncle Allan?
A: He also slept in the big bed and positioned himself next to me.

Q: Was the room in the basement illuminated?
A: The lights were turned off.
Q: Did you go to sleep right away?

A: No.
Q: Why?
A: Because my aunt Jenny and I were still chatting.
Q: Then what happened next?

A: I went to sleep.

A: I was suddenly awakened.
Q: Why?
A: I felt a hand going inside my blouse caressing my breast.

Q: Do you know whose hand it was ?
A: Yes.
Q: Whose hand it was?

A: It was Uncle Allan
Q: How did you know that it was the hand of your Uncle Allan?
A: Because he was the one who was positioned and sleeping next to me.
Q: What did you do?

A: Then I turned my back towards the accused.

A: I felt his hand touching my genitals.
Q: What happened after, if any?

A: I felt my Uncle Allan trying to move my legs apart.
Q: What did you do after?

A: I did nothing.
Q: Why?
A: Because I was scared and had no time to remove his hands over my body.
Q: What did you feel when he touched your breasts and genitals?
A: I was very scared.
Q: What happened after?
A: When we heard a noise it was only then the accused removed his hands from me.

A: I stood up from the pullout bed and immediately left the room and went upstairs in the
bathroom and cried.
Q: What happened next?

A: I went to the sala
Q: What did you do there?

Q: I sat on the sofa and continued my crying.
Q: Were you alone?

Q: No

A: My Uncle Mario approached me and asked me what was wrong.
Q:Did you answer him?

A: No.
Q: Why?
A: I was hesitant to tell him what happened.

A: When Uncle Mario left I went straight to the room where my mother, Teresa was
sleeping.

A: In the room I saw my uncle Danilo using the computer.

A: My mother, Teresa, was awakened when my Uncle Mario entered the room.

A: It was then when I approached my mother and hugged her and told her I wanted to go
home.
Q: What was the response of your Mother?

A: My mother thought I was sick as I was unable to speak and was still crying.

A: I told my mother what my uncle Allan did to me in the basement with my breasts and
genitals.
Q: What was the reaction of your mother about it?

A: She wanted to confront Uncle Allan.
Q: Did your mother confront your Uncle Allan about the incident?
A: No.
Q: Why?
A: Because of the presence of her siblings and cousins that my mother thought that a
commotion might happen because of my disclosure.

A: My mother brought the incident to the attention of my grandmother.

A: My grandmother consulted my grandfather on what to do.

A: They were all surprised when I told them about my ordeal with Uncle Allan.

A: They woke up Aunt Jenny.

A: Aunt Jenny confronted Uncle Allan.
Q: What was the response of Uncle Allan?

A: Uncle Allan claimed that he was naalimpungatan.
Q: After that incident, did you have a conversation with the accused?
A: No.
Q: Why?
A: Because i had no opportunity to talk with him.
Q: Do you have any intention to forgive the accused?

A: No.
Q: Have you executed a sworn statement (sinumpaang salaysay)?
A: Yes
Q: Showing this sinumpaang salaysay, marked as Exhibit A, whose signature is

this?
A: Mine.
Q: How is this sinumpaang salaysay related to you?
A: it is the same sinumpaang salaysay that I made.
Q: We manifest that the witness identified the signature found in the sinumpaang
salysay. We pray that this signature be marked as Exhibit A-1.
Court: mark it.
Q: To whom did you execute this sinumpaang salaysay?
A: to atty Jason bernabe (asst. city prosecutor)
Q: Whose signature appearing in this sinumpaang salaysay?
A: his signature.
Q: How did you know that this signature is his?
A: I was there when affixed his signature.
Q: We pray that the signature appearing above the name of Atty Jason Bernabe be
marked as Exhibit A-2.
Q: In the second paragraph of your sinumpaang salaysay you have that on the 12th day
of September 2020 you went somewhere with your mother and your sister.
A: Yes.
Q: Showing this Baptismal Certificate, marked as Exhibit L, whose name is

appearing in this?
A: My name.
Q: How is this baptismal certificate related to you?
A: That is my baptismal certificate when I was baptized.
Q: Whose date of birth of date is appearing in this instrument?
A: Mine.
Q: So you were born on August 2, 2007?
A: Yes.
Q: At this juncture your honor may we request that the date of birth of the witness
be encircled and be marked as Exhibit L-1?
(Child witness procedure) How to present the accused?
Q: Now, if the accused is inside the courtroom (in the video) , will you please point
at him?
A: It was him. He was the one who touched me.

Interpreter: Witness is pointing to a man wearing an inmate uniform. Could the man rise and
state his name.
Accused: I am Allan Cruz, your Honor

Prosecutor: No further questions, your Honor.
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That is all for the witness.
Judge: Defense Counsel, would you like to cross-examine the witness?

Defense Lawyer: Yes, Your Honor.
Perform cross-examination question for Prosecution Witness 1.

Q: For the record, can you please state your name again?
A: my name is Nena Dalisay
Q: Do you understand English?

A: Yes.
Q: Are you comfortable if I will ask you questions in English or gusto mo

tagalog?
A: English
Q: Do you go to school?
A: Yes.
Q: In what level are you now?(PURPOSE OF THIS: to know the level of

understanding of the minor-victim)
A: Grade 7
Q: Can you please tell this court your age?

A: 13 y/o po (stipulated na to)
Q: Can you tell us why you are here today?

A: Yes, because I filed a complaint against my tito
Q: Are you accompanied by someone coming here?

A: Yes. I am with my mommy.
Q: Can you tell us what case are you talking about?

A: because my tito touched my GENITALS and my breast, so my mommy and I went to
the barangay hall to report the incident and capture my Tito
Q: Can you tell us the name of your tito?

A: Tito allan cruz
Q: Can you recall when did it happen?

A: It happened during my lola’s birthday.
Q: You mentioned earlier that the birthday party was at your lola’s house, is that
correct?
A: yes
Q: You also mentioned that there was a drinking session, Is that correct?
A: yes
Q: Is it correct that the drinking session already started when you arrived around
9:30 in the morning?
A: No. At around 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon.
Q: Can you still recall what they were drinking?

A: beer
**your Honor can i present Exhibit No. 6 to the child-witness for clarification/verification**
**kapag inallow ni Judge tanong mo to
**Q: Can you tell us what is in this picture?

A: It's the beer that my relatives are drinking during my lola’s birthday.
We manifest that the witness identified the photograph as the beer consumed
during the drinking session on her lola’s birthday. We pray that this signature be
marked as Exhibit 6.
Q: What were you doing during your lola’s birthday?

A: I'm with my cousins. We were playing games
Q: Were you also drinking?

A: No.
Q: Can you recall if your Tito Allan joined the drinking session?
A: Yes
Q: Would you know what time the drinking session ended?

A:
Q: Are you close with your Tito Allan?

A: yes
Q: Can you describe to us your relationship with your Tito Allan?

A: He’s like a father to me. He always takes care of me, and makes jokes.
Q: you said earlier that you were invited to sleep in the basement by tito allan, is
That correct?
A: yes
Q: you were with your auntie jenny and your 2yr old cousin, in the basement. Is
that correct?
A: yes
Q: Was it the first time that you slept with the family of your Tito Allan?
A: No, I sleep with them occasionally.
Q: On these occasions that you slept with them. Can you tell us who’s beside you
when you are sleeping with them? kung sino katabi mo matulog [guys,
paTRANSLATE na lang, ang hirap mag-isip ng tanong, thank You!] Not sure if
tama ang translation ko. HAHA.
A: sometimes i’m right beside my nephew and tita jenny, sometimes with my tito allan
Q: You also mentioned that you sleep in a pull-out bed beside your tito Allan on
September 12, 2020?
A: yes
Q: Can you tell us, why did you choose to sleep beside him?
A: because i was invited by tito allan
Q: Can you tell us why did you choose to sleep with them and not with your
parents?
A: Because my it’s already crowded in the other room and I am comfortable sleeping
with the family of tito allan as I occasionally do it.
Q: but you said earlier, that your tito allan was with your other relatives in the
Drinking Session, is that correct?
A: yes
Q: What time did they start drinking?

A: at around 2pm (when they arrived daw around 930am based sa direct pero sa facts ni
judge around 2pm)
Q: And what time did they finish?

A: at around 10pm
Q: So you were aware that your tito allan, by that time or at around 10pm was
already intoxicated?
A: i presume
Q: Have you seen your tito been drunk before?

A: Yes.
Q: Can you describe how he act/move? What does he look like around 10pm?
A: Yes. He’s dizzy. Vomiting, and I can’t understand what he was saying. (Nahihilo,
sumusuka, baluktot na magsalita, makulit na)
Q: Do you know if your tito is always drunk every time there’s a party, occasion or
family gatherings?
A: ang alam ko po hindi umiinom si tito, ngayon lang po yan nalasing ( Alam niya dapat
na umiinom na dati si Tito Allan kasi meron dun sa facts na naaksidente na before si
accused)
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Q: when you were asked by your tito allan to go sleep with them, why did you not
refuse knowing that he was already intoxicated?
A: uhmmmmmmmmmmmmm???? I don't know?
Q: You’re 13 now, you’re a teenager, and you said a while ago that you also
[drinks beer, **in case YES yung sagot sa tanong na do you drink beer**], do you
also feel dizzy? *parang wala sa sarili**
A: yes

Q: Do you already have menstruation? (like a monthly period? blood in your
vagina/flower?)
A: not yet
Q: Do you also like to sleep beside your tito allan?

A: its okay
Q: Do you know what a crush means?

A: yes
Q: can you tell us what crush means

A: its when you like someone
Q: But you said earlier that you like tito allan because he understands you, he’s
your favorite because he understands you, is that correct?
A: yes
Q: So do you have a crush on tito allan, because you said you liked him. And you
said that a crush means that you like someone, is it okay to say that you have a
crush on tito allan because you said that you like him?
A: ???????????????????????????
Q: Isn’t it that the reason why you did not know refused to sleep with him,
knowing that he was already intoxicated is because you have a crush on him?
A:????????????????????????
Q: When you entered the room does tito allan was already lying in the bed?
A: yes, he was already sleeping. He was in fact snoring
Q: Your tita jenny and your cousin was already inside the room too, is that
correct?
A: yes, they were beside tito
Q: when entered the room, you said humiga ka sa pull-out bed, what was the
Sleeping position of tito allan?
A: ????????????
Q: You said earlier that the light was turned off, does it have a light? Or someone
else turned it off
A: it was already off when i entered the room
Q: how did you see/know that your Tita Jenny and your cousin was also lying in
the bed already if the lights were already turned off.
A: i turned on my cell phone flashlight
Q: After you saw them what did you do?

A: i lie in the pull out bed and turned my off my flashlight
Q: did you sleep immediately?

A: no, i just close my eyes
Q: But you said earlier that the reason why you did not sleep yet is because you
and your Tita Jenny were still chatting. Is that correct?
A: Yes.
Q: while you and tita were having a chit-chat, you tito allan is beside you, can he
hear you?
A: No, he was already sleeping hard
Q: what happened after your chit-chats with your tita Jenny?

A: we sleep
Q: who slept first

A: tita
Q: what about your cousin?

A: he’s already sleeping when I entered the room.
Q: Do you still feel dizzy while you were lying in bed?

A: yes
Q: So while lying in bed, you said you felt something/someone touches your
breast and your genitals?
A: yes
Q: You said a while ago that you knew that it was your tito who touched you is
that correct?
A: YES
Q: You said a while ago, that the lights were off at the time, is that correct?
A: YES.
Q: did you see the hand of the person touching you?

A: NO.
Q: Did you see your tito’s face?

A: No, as it was dark.
Q: how sure are you that it was tito Allan who is touching you?
A: because he is the one beside me
Q: but you did not see his face nor his hands while someone allegedly touches
you? Is that correct?
A: yes because it was very dark
Q: Can you recall how many minutes after your chit-chat with your Tita Jenny,
when you suddenly felt a hand going inside your blouse touching and caressing
your breast?
A: 10 minutes
Q: When you felt that a hand touched you, you said that you’re scared that’s why
you didn’t shout and you don’t have time to remove his hands from your body. Is
that correct?
A: yes
Q: Can you elaborate/explain why you say you have no time removing his hands
to your body?
A: because i was scared
Q: Why are you scared?

A: because tito allan might get angry if i removed his hands
Q: But you said you did not see his face, you are not sure if that is tito allan?
A: ???
Q: On the scale of 1 to 10 how sure are you that it was your tito allan who
caressed your breast and touched your genitals?
A: 8
Q: why 8?
A: Because I did not see his face, but i know he’s the only one beside me
Q: If you may know, for how long does he is touching you? Just your estimate.
A: mabilis lang
Q: How many seconds? Minutes?

A: mga 10seconds
Q: aside from being scared, how do you feel while he is caressing you?
A: ???????
Q: You said earlier that you admire tito Allan and that you like him, and that he
understands you. Then why are you being scared of him?
A: ?
Q: Why did you not immediately remove his hands, and await for a noise before
you removed it, even if you're scared?
A:?
Q: after you heard the noise, you said you stood up immediately, do you happen
to see tito/tita?
A: no, it was very dark
Q: When you stood up, was your tito Allan awake?

A: tulog pa din
Q: When you heard the noise, what did your Tito Allan do?
A: tulog pa din
Q: Why do you think he was still asleep despite the noise inside the basement?
(sa tingin bakit kaya siya tulog pa din kahit na may ingay na nangyayari sa loob
mismo ng kwarto?)
A: hindi ko po alam madami po kasi siguro nainom na alak
Q: Do you feel the same when you drink beer?

A: opo, nahihilo at masarap matulog
*****PUTULIN KO NA DITO**** add kayo if may suggestions/comments/etc., thank you!
--- end question.

Thank you. No further questions Your Honor.
Judge: You may step down.

Judge: Does the prosecution wish to re-direct?
Prosecutor: Yes, Your Honor.
Perform re- direct-examination question for Witness 1

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Thank you. No further questions Your Honor.

Judge: Does the defense wish to re-cross?
Defense Lawyer: _________________________________________
-2nd Prosecution Witness –
Judge: Prosecution, you may call your second witness.

Prosecutor: Yes, You Honor. The prosecution would like to call _______________________
(witness 2) to the stand.
Court Staff : Please raise your right hand. Do you swear the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth?
Witness 2: I do. (witness goes to the stand and sits down)
Prosecutor: Please state your name and personal circumstances.
Witness 2: I am __________________, __ years old, _______________________, and a
resident of _____________________________. I am a _(occupation)_____.
Prosecutor: You Honor, we are offering the testimony of ____________________ to prove
that __________________________________________________________________.
Judge: What do you say counsel?

Defense Lawyer: Subject to cross, You Honor?
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Judge: The defense may cross-examine the witness.

Defense Lawyer: Perform cross-examination question for Prosecution Witness 2.
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--- end question.
That is all, You Honor.

Judge: Does the prosecution wish to re-direct?
Prosecutor: ______________________________________
-3rd Prosecution Witness –

Judge: Prosecution, you may call your next witness.
Prosecutor: Yes, You Honor. The prosecution would like to call
___________________________ (witness 3) to the stand.
Court Staff: Please raise your right hand. Do you swear the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth?
Witness: I do. (witness goes to the stand and sits down)

Witness: I am ____________________________________, __ years old,
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Prosecutor: You Honor, we are offering the testimony of ________________________ to

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Defense Lawyer: Subject to cross, You Honor.
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but the truth?
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Judge:What do you say counsel?
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but the truth?
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Prosecutor: Your Honor, the prosecution rests.
------- Defense Direct Examination--------
Judge: Defense, you may call your first witness.
1st Defense Witness
Defense Lawyer: Thank you, Your Honor. I call to the stand _______________________.
Judge: Will the witness please stand to be sworn in by the court staff. (Witness stands)
but the truth?
Defense Lawyer: Please state your name and personal circumstances.
Witness 1: I am, __ years old, single, and a resident of _____________________________.
I am a _(occupation)_____.
Defense Lawyer: You Honor, we are offering the testimony of __________________ to
prove that ______________________________________________________
Prosecutor: Subject to cross, You Honor?
Judge: Proceed. ___________________________.
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Judge: The Prosecution may cross-examine the witness.
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Judge: Does the defense wish to re-direct?
Defense Lawyer: ____________________________________________
-2nd Defense Witness –
Judge: Defense, you may call your second witness.

Defense Lawyer: Thank you, Your Honor. I call to the stand ________________________.
but the truth?
Witness: I am _____________________, _______________years old, ______________,
and a resident of _____________________________. I am the wife of the accused
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Defense Lawyer: You Honor, we are offering the testimony of
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Prosecutor: Subject to cross, You Honor.
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Judge: Does the defense wish to re-direct?
Defense Lawyer: ___________________________
-3rd Defense Witness –
Judge: Defense, you may call your next witness.

Defense Lawyer: Thank you, Your Honor. I call to the stand ____________________________
but the truth?
Witness: I am ________________________________, ___ years old,
___________________, and a resident of _____________________________. I am the
accused in this case.
Defense Lawyer: You Honor, we are offering the testimony

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Prosecutor: Subject to cross, You Honor?

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No further questions, Your Honor.

Defense Lawyer: Your Honor, the defense rest.
----Closing Arguments----
Judge: Both the prosecution and the defense have now rested their cases. The attorneys will
now present their final arguments. Prosecution, you may begin.
Prosecution: (present your closing argument)

Judge: Defense, you may proceed with your closing argument.
Defense: (present your closing argument).
Judge: The court will now take a recess.

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Judge: Please be seated. Please, call the case.

Judge: Counsels make your appearance.

Judge: Is the prosecution ready?

Prosecutor: (Stand Up) Yes Your Honor.

Judge: Is the defense ready?

Defense Lawyers: (Stand Up) Ready, Your Honor.

Judge: The prosecution may call its first witness.

-1st Prosecution Witness-

Prosecutor: Your Honor, we are offering the testimony of Nena Dalisay.

Judge: What do you say, counsel?

Defense Lawyer: Subject to cross, Your Honor.

Judge: Proceed. Atty. __________________________

Judge: Is she ready?

Prosecutor: Yes, your Honor.

Judge: Call your witness.

Judge : Swear the witness.

Witness: Yes, I do.

Court Staff : The witness is ready, your honor.

Judge: Fiscal, you may now proceed with your witness.

Prosecutor: Perform direct-examination question for Witness 1

Q: Do you know one Allan Cruz?

Q: Why do you know him?

Q: Where were you on the 12th day of September, 2020?

Q: Where do you come from?

Q: How about the accused (Mr. Allan Cruz)?

Q: Was the accused one of them?

Q: When you arrived, how was the celebration?

Q: For how long does the celebration last?

Q: At about 10:30 in the evening, where were you?

Q: Why were you there?

Q: Why are you going to sleep there?

Q: Who was in the basement when you went there?

Q: Where exactly did you sleep in the basement?

Q: How about your Aunt Jenny?

Q: Did you go to sleep right away?

Q: Then what happened next?

Q: Then what happened next?

Q: Whose hand it was?

Q: What did you do?

Q: Then what happened next?

Q: What happened after, if any?

Q: What did you do after?

Q: What happened after?

Q: What happened next?

Q: What did you do there?

Q: Were you alone?

Q: What happened next?

Q:Did you answer him?

Q: What happened next?

Q: What happened after?

Q: What happened next?

Q: What happened next?

Q: What was the response of your Mother?

Q: What happened next?

Q: What was the reaction of your mother about it?

Q: What happened next?

Q: What happened next?

Q: Then what happened next?

Q: What happened next?

Q: What happened next?

Q: What was the response of Uncle Allan?

Q: Do you have any intention to forgive the accused?

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