The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Green, 28 F.3d 109 (9th Cir. 1994):
We review for abuse of discretion a district court's denial of a motion for a new trial. United States v. Lopez, 803 F.2d 969, 977 (9th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 481 U.S. 1030 (1987). "[T]here must be some prejudice to the accused [who claims witness intimidation] by virtue of the alleged acts of misconduct." United States v. Owen, 580 F.2d 365, 367 (9th Cir.1978).
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