I Object

Boitano appeared as a witness in a lawsuit. The attorney asked, "Where were you on the night of July 10?" "Your Honor, I object," yelled the counsel for the defense. "That's all right, go ahead and ask me," said Boitano. The prosecutor repeated the question and again the defense objected. "Hey. Why shouldn't he ask me?" said Boitano. "I'll answer." The judge said, "If the witness insists on answering, there is no reason for the defense to object." So the attorney again repeated the question, "Where were you on the night of July 10?" Boitano said, "I don't know."
Originally published November 14, 2002.