That humility made me trust them more.

PART 39 — DOES SOPHIA HAVE TO TESTIFY?

This terrified me.

Prosecutors explored whether her prior statements could be admitted under applicable evidentiary rules and whether she would need to participate directly.

If testimony became necessary, protections could reduce trauma:

Closed-circuit procedures where legally available.

Child advocate.

Limited waiting.

No sitting beside Marcus unnecessarily.

The goal was not: