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Musk appeared frustrated with Savitt’s line of questioning throughout the cross-examination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

During his testimony and cross-examination on Tuesday and Wednesday, he looked petty and pugilistic, offering answers inconsistent with his deposition and quibbling with defense attorney William Savitt over yes-or-no questions for hours.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

The cross-examination sought to dismantle the narrative Musk had built during questioning from his own attorney.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Under cross-examination he was asked: "You want to be able to say that Gerry Adams is the man responsible for the bomb that injured you?"

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Walter had to bear the brunt of the cross-examination that Yutar had prepared for me.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela