16 I answered them, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before he who is accused meets the accusers face to face, and has the opportunity to defend himself concerning the crime laid against him.
Acts 25:16 Cross References - RKJNT
John 7:51
51 Does our law judge any man, before it hears him, and knows what he is doing?
Acts 23:30
30 And when I was told that there was a plot against the man, I immediately sent him to you, and also commanded his accusers to state before you whatever they have against him.
Acts 25:4-5
Acts 26:1
1 Then Agrippa said to Paul, You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and made his defence: