[Defiant]

It depends on the purpose of the testimony. If John Doe testifies Jane said she was speeding, it is direct testimony to what Jane told John. It is hearsay evidence to Jane actually speeding.

That much is true, I agree with you. However, here the state needs to prove that Jane is speeding (Terri wanted to be killed). The issue is not Michael's motive, but Terri's wishes.

[libravoter]

here the state needs to prove that Jane is speeding (Terri wanted to be killed). The issue is not Michael's motive, but Terri's wishes.

Yes. And the issue there is the quantity and quality of the testimony giving. If her parents and siblings and friends all testified she had said what Michael testified she said, we wouldn't be needing to debate what kind of testimony it was.