holding that limiting instruction was adequate when it was given immediately after newspaper article was read to the jury, and stated that the article was not offered for the truth of its contents but was intended to show that publicity had occurred
Summary of this case from Com. v. Fisher1994
holding that limiting instruction was adequate when it was given immediately after newspaper article was read to the jury, and stated that the article was not offered for the truth of its contents but was intended to show that publicity had occurred
Summary of this case from Com. v. Fisherfinding that evidence of a prior beating of victim with a pipe and baseball bat was properly introduced to show history of the relationship, animosity, resentment, and ill will, which is relevant to show motive in a homicide
Summary of this case from Com. v. Melendez-RodriguezFull title:PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL
Court:Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Date published: Jan 1, 1994
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