How has the admission of evidence of other crimes been reviewed for abuse of discretion?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Munoz-Triana, 59 F.3d 177 (9th Cir. 1995):
The admission of evidence of other crimes pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) is reviewed for abuse of discretion. United States v. Khan, 993 F.2d 1368, 1376 (9th Cir.1993). The district court's decisions balancing the probative value of evidence against its prejudicial effect are also reviewed for abuse of discretion. United States v. Kessi, 868 F.2d 1097, 1107 (9th Cir.1989).
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