The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Dessens-Fimbres, 988 F.2d 123 (9th Cir. 1993):
We review the district court's decision denying a motion for a new trial for an abuse of discretion, United States v. George, 960 F.2d 97, 101 (9th Cir.1992), and the defendant carries a significant burden to show that the district court abused its discretion. United States v. Endicott, 869 F.2d 452, 454 (9th Cir.1989).
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