Witness Protection Program
/ˈwɪtnəs prəˈtɛkʃən ˈproʊɡræm/
Definitions
- (n.) A government-run program designed to protect threatened witnesses by relocating them and providing new identities to ensure their safety during or after trials.
The defendant's key witness entered the witness protection program after receiving credible death threats.
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- witness protection program
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Commentary
Often enacted to encourage witness cooperation by safeguarding against retaliation, it involves coordination between law enforcement and judicial authorities.
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