A Time to Kill

Why is everyone relieved when Jake declines to question Murphy, the janitor, in cross-examination?

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Asked by Cat on 26 Apr 04:13

Last updated by Cat on 26 Apr 05:01

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Answered by Cat on 26 Apr 05:01

Everyone is relieved when Jake declines the opportunity to question Murphy because of the previous hour in the court. Murphy has a pronounced speech impediment, and spit and stuttered in response to questions.