Ricky Has Been Charged with Grand Theft for Stealing a $1,000

Ricky has been charged with grand theft for stealing a $1,000 diamond ring.The police investigator found the following:
· Mike claims he saw Ricky take the ring from a display case at a jewelry store;
· Nate, a clerk at the jewelry store, reported the ring missing two minutes after Ricky left the store;
· Owen, the owner of a pawn shop, claims Ricky tried to pawn a ring one hour after Nate reported it missing;
· Patty, Ricky's former girlfriend, claims she threw her engagement ring in Ricky's face when they broke up two years ago. Which would be considered direct evidence?

A) Mike's testimony that he saw the theft occur.
B) Nate's testimony that he discovered the ring was missing.
C) Owen's testimony the Rick tried to pawn a ring.
D) Patty's testimony that she threw a ring at Ricky.