Does a district court's limitation of cross-examination of a witness to specific instances of conduct while prohibiting extrinsic proof on the issue of credibility?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Benny, 786 F.2d 1410 (9th Cir. 1986):
The district court's limitation of cross-examination of a witness to specific instances of conduct while prohibiting extrinsic proof on the issue of credibility is reviewed for abuse of discretion. United States v. Fortes, 619 F.2d 108, 118 (1st Cir.1980).
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