I don't think they need to, and it would be counter productive, IMHO.
How would that be counter-productive, please.
Older black women, a neighbor is testifying about the night the incident happened. She says she knew George and was friendly with him.
BDLR: Objection.
Judge: On what?
BDLR: Hearsay. Witness is stating what someone else said. Only our witnesses are allowed to do that, or witnesses when I am asking them. Defense is not allowed to do that.
Judge: Sustained.