Opinion ID: 702975
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Heading: Denial of Molina's Motion for Mistrial

Text: 26 Molina argues that the district court erred when it denied his motion for mistrial based on alleged prosecutorial misconduct in closing arguments. Specifically, Molina objects to a statement by the prosecutor: 27 These guys know what the score is. Though [sic] used to be cops until they sold their badges. So they knew what the possibilities were of other people listening in on the conversations. (Emphasis added). [RT, 10/23/91, p. 132] 28 Opening Brief of Appellant at 33. 29 We do not find that this statement amounts to asserting official misconduct by Appellant .... Id. at 35. Molina emphasizes that he had resigned from his government position three years earlier. The statement does not warrant a mistrial. We affirm the district court's ruling.