I. RELEVANCE F. Other Sexual Misconduct to Show Propensity in Sex-Crime Prosecution or Civil Action—Federal Rules Only. Flashcards
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UNDER FRE ONLY, in a case alleging sexual assault or child molestation, PRIOR SPECIFIC SEXUAL MISCONDUCT of the defendant is ADMISSIBLE as part of the case-in-chief of the prosecution (in a criminal case) or of the plaintiff (in a civil action) for any relevant purpose, including DEFENDANT’S PROPENSITY FOR SEX CRIMES, i.e., conduct in conformity with character.