The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Munoz-Triana, 59 F.3d 177 (9th Cir. 1995):
We review for abuse of discretion a district court's decision as to the scope of cross-examination. "The trial court does not abuse its discretion as long as the jury receives sufficient information to appraise the biases and motivations of the witness." United States v. Guthrie, 931 F.2d 564, 567 (9th Cir.1991).
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