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(a) In a criminal case for homicide, the prosecution presents a single eyewitness who testifies that he saw the accused fire the fatal shot. The defense asks to cross-examine the eyewitness about (i) prior inconsistent statements to the police, and (ii) bias arising from a pending case against the witness. The trial court denies both requests, ruling that cross-examination is not essential and that the prior statements are not admissible to impeach credibility. The eyewitness testifies; the accused is convicted. (b) Identify the central doctrine tested by the scenario. (c) Analyze whether the accused’s right to confront and cross-examine witnesses at trial was violated and why. (d) If a violation occurred, state the proper remedy and rationale.