Which of the following describes direct evidence?

Direct evidence is characterized by its ability to directly support a fact without the need for interpretation or reasoning. It provides strong proof and can directly link an individual to a crime or illustrate a specific occurrence. For example, eyewitness testimony that identifies someone committing a crime, or a video recording of the event would be considered direct evidence because they plainly demonstrate the event as it occurred.

The other options refer to types of evidence that do not fit the definition of direct evidence. Evidence requiring assumptions or interpretations to connect it to a fact reflects circumstantial evidence, which needs additional reasoning to establish a connection. Unproven and speculative evidence lacks the reliability or clarity required to directly support a fact, and evidence left at the crime scene can be circumstantial as it might require further investigation to establish a direct link to a crime or an individual. Thus, the answer that defines direct evidence as supporting a fact with strong proof is accurate.