Exhibits, depositions and witness fights shape tribunal record as hearings continue

The hearing record shows sustained, closely argued fights over exhibits, deposition excerpts and how the tribunal will handle confidential executive‑session material. Petitioners played deposition excerpts from key EDC witnesses; respondents objected and offered rebuttal deposition clips. Counsel also raised multiple foundational and authentication objections to a number of produced contracts and agreements; the tribunal resolved many on the record, admitting a wet‑signature contract and other documentary evidence subject to authenticity objections.

Council members and staff appeared as witnesses in the hearing. Some lines of questioning were sustained when they risked breaching executive‑session confidentiality or probative bounds; the tribunal balanced the need for evidence with legal constraints. The tribunal indicated it will reconvene to finish witness testimony and to resolve remaining evidentiary and procedural disputes.