U.S. v. Salerno, No. 91-872 (U.S. Supreme Court) (505 U.S. 317; 112 S.Ct. 2503) (June 19, 1992) (Justice Thomas)

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Case held that former testimony may not be introduced under Rule 804(b)(1) without a showing of "similar motive"; and noted that nothing suggests that a court may admit former testimony absent satisfaction of each of the Rule's elements.

In his concurrence, Justice Blackmun noted: "The District Court appeared to hold ...

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