Prosecution to use “other crime” evidence in Scruggs case
In the case against Dickie Scruggs over allegations of bribing Judge Lackey, the prosecution has filed a Notice of Intent to Introduce “similar acts evidence pursuant to Rule 404(b), Fed. R. Evid., at the trial” and that the evidence was provided to defense counsel by letter on January 28th. Rule 404(b) says: “Evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is not admissible to prove the character of a person in order to show action in conformity therewith. It may, however, be admissible for other purposes, such as proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake or accident, provided that upon request by the accused, the prosecution in a criminal case shall provide reasonable notice in advance of trial, or during trial if the court excuses pretrial notice on good cause shown, of the general nature of any such evidence it intends to introduce at trial.”
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1/28/8
Magnolia Tribune
