Opinion ID: 462724
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Heading: Denial of New Trial for Failure to Disclose Alleged Exculpatory Evidence

Text: 25 The law in this Circuit is clear that denial by the trial court of a motion for new trial will be overturned only on a showing of clear abuse of discretion. United States v. Ramsey, 726 F.2d 601, 604 (10th Cir.1984); United States v. Draper, 762 F.2d 81 (10th Cir.1985). 26 The basis for appellant's motion for new trial was the premise that there was an agreement between the informant Winters and the government not to charge Winters' wife with drug usage or drug purchases. But Winters' testimony at trial and the testimony of the government agents do not reflect the existence of such an agreement. The trial court found no such agreement and that the government was not obliged to disclose information sought by appellant. There is ample evidence in the record to justify denial of the motion for new trial, and we will not disturb the trial court's ruling.