6.1Grace and Hester were standing at an intersection. They saw Charlie's car go through a red light and slam into another car. Grace exclaimed: "Oh My God! Charlie went through a red light and crashed into another car!" A passenger in the car was killed and Charlie is charged with involuntary manslaughter. Grace is on vacation and is not available to testify. The prosecution calls Hester to testify about Grace's statement. Charlie objects, claiming the testimony is hearsay. Is the testimony hearsay? Can Hester testify about Grace's statement?

6.2Nathan is on trial for domestic violence. The prosecutor calls the 911 operator to testify about the 911 call placed by Nathan's wife. In the 911 call, Nathan's wife stated: "Help! Help! My husband is beating me up. I lock myself in the bathroom. My husband is going to break the door and come in." Nathan objects to the testimony, claiming it is hearsay. Is the testimony hearsay? Can the 911 operator testify?