Newton Prince

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Prince testified that he saw Preston in front of the soldiers and heard no order to fire. Prince’s eyewitness testimony supported the defense’s argument that Preston had not ordered the shooting.

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Testimony helped the defense
Prince’s eyewitness testimony supported the defense’s argument that Preston had not ordered the shooting.
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Testified about Preston’s conduct
Prince testified that he saw Preston in front of the soldiers and heard no order to fire.
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Prosecution faced eyewitness evidence
The prosecution led by Quincy and Paine had to address eyewitness evidence such as Prince’s testimony that he heard no order to fire.
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