U.S. v. Wilson, No. 94-1148 (7th Cir.) (31 F.3d 510) (August 2, 1994) (Judge John L. Coffey)
Here the Court held that "Under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b), evidence of other misconduct is not admissible to show that the defendant acted in conformity therewith, but may be admissible for other purposes, such as proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, or identity." (Id., at 514).
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