United States v. Paul D. Jenkins

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• observing that this interpretation comports with the clear language of the rule which makes bad acts evidence inadmissible to prove character
• “When a defendant unequivocally relies on . . . a defense [of denying participation in the alleged crime], evidence of other acts is not admissible for the purpose of proving intent.” (quoting United States v. Ortiz, 857 F.2d 900, 904 (2d Cir. 1988))

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