Opinion ID: 1657815
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Text: In proceedings where the Nebraska Evidence Rules apply, the admissibility of evidence is controlled by the Nebraska Evidence Rules; judicial discretion is involved only when the rules make discretion a factor in determining admissibility. State v. King, 269 Neb. 326, 693 N.W.2d 250 (2005). The admission of hearsay is controlled by the Nebraska Evidence Rules. State v. Pruett, 263 Neb. 99, 638 N.W.2d 809 (2002). See State v. Jacob, 242 Neb. 176, 494 N.W.2d 109 (1993). An appellate court reviews de novo a trial court's determination of the protections afforded by the Confrontation Clause, and reviews the underlying factual determinations for clear error. See, U.S. v. Bordeaux, 400 F.3d 548 (8th Cir.2005); State v. Sheets, 260 Neb. 325, 618 N.W.2d 117 (2000), overruled on other grounds, Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 124 S.Ct. 1354, 158 L.Ed.2d 177 (2004).