who takes the stand, you waive your right to the fifth amendment, you have to answer the questions, and the cross examination by the lead prosecutor was pretty brutal at times. >> jim griffin, saying he did not really have a choice. i want you to watch this clip and comment on their explanation for alex taking the stand. >> the thinking of that point in time is, what is there to lose? i have heard all of the financial crimes. they had not heard why he had committed financial crimes, and they needed to hear his drug addiction. they got to see his emotions about maggie and paul, which were very raw and real. and they were moving. many were moved by his testimony. but the next day on cross- examination, if credit where credit is due, they clearly painted alex as a liar who you