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I would say: "I object to this witness's opinion of why Santiago never got a code red. The answer would require an opinion about why Dawson would act, and no foundation has been laid that he has any personal knowledge of Dawson's motives."

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The testimony continues:

A. Dawson wouldn't allow it, sir. The guys talked tough about Santiago, but they wouldn't go near him. They were too afraid of Dawson, sir.
Prosecutor: Object. The witness is characterizing.

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