The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Angelica, 861 F.2d 268 (9th Cir. 1988):
While we review the district court's denial of a motion for a new trial for abuse of discretion, United States v. Kenny, 645 F.2d 1323, 1343 (9th Cir.1981), we review alleged jury misconduct independently in light of the entire record. United States v. Bagnariol, 665 F.2d 877, 885 (9th Cir.1981).
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