Historical clue formulations

• Case opener — 2020-02-07
• Leader in a suit? — 2016-12-10
• Start of a court display — 2013-05-31
• Early trial presentation — 2010-01-13
• Leading evidence — 2006-10-28
• Most damning evidence, maybe — 2005-09-26
• Prime bit of trial evidence — 2005-09-21
• Start of a court presentation — 2002-06-22
• Part of a case — 2000-04-08