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U.S. v. Ruiz, No. 98-1698 (7th Cir.) (178 F.3d 877) (May 17, 1999) (Judge Ilana Diamond Rovner)

Here, citing cases that held far longer periods were acceptable, the Court held that a two year gap between defendant's past activities and his current charge did not preclude such testimony under Rule 404(b).

The Court stated: "Contrary to Ruiz' apparent assumption, two years is not an inherently unacceptable gap ...

 

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