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cooperating witness is someone who assists the authorities in an investigation or trial by providing information or testifying against someone involved in illegal activities. They work with the authorities to help bring justice and may receive favorable treatment for their cooperation.
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- Most recently, she represented the lead cooperating witness in a years - long criminal matter stemming from the break - up of one of the world's largest law firms. (fkks.com)
- Perhaps more interesting than the designer bags and the kickback inside is who was delivering it — a man identified in the criminal complaint as cooperating witness number one but widely identified as Jona Rechnitz. (observer.com)
- But prosecutor Thomas McKay argued the «brazen» nature of the schemes — Adam Skelos blew off work at the insurer, which needed regular legislation from the Senate — was what persuaded jurors, along with testimony from cooperating witnesses who said they were buying Skelos» vote. (newsday.com)
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