If the prosecution offered in evidence a relevant, but unsigned, statement purportedly made by a defense witness the defense counsel would ordinarily object on the ground of ________.

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The best evidence rule requires the presentation of the original or a reliable duplicate of a writing, recording, or photograph to prove its contents. An unsigned statement would not satisfy the best evidence rule, as it does not qualify as an original or reliable duplicate.

If the Prosecution Offered in Evidence a Relevant, but Unsigned