What is the test for overturning an evidentiary ruling by a federal district court?
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The following excerpt is from United States v. Rosemond, 958 F.3d 111 (2nd Cir. 2020):
It is well settled that because "a district court is in the best position to evaluate the evidence and its effect on the jury, its rulings on admissibility under Rule 404(b) will not be overturned on appeal absent a clear showing of abuse of discretion." United States v. Pitre , 960 F.2d 1112, 1119 (2d Cir. 1992). Therefore, we will reverse a trial court's evidentiary rulings only if the judge "acted arbitrarily and irrationally." Id.
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