Opinion ID: 1912119
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Objected-to Conduct

Text: Simion also argues that the prosecutor committed misconduct during his closing argument to which Simion objected. Simion argues that the prosecutor's statements about Simion's ability to tailor his testimony to the rest of the evidence, made during the State's closing argument, constitute prosecutorial misconduct. Simion also argues that the prosecutor committed misconduct by implying in rebuttal argument that Simion conspired with his attorney to fabricate testimony. For objected-to prosecutorial misconduct, this court applies a harmless error test, the application of which varies based on the severity of the misconduct. State v. Wren, 738 N.W.2d 378, 389 (Minn.2007). The conduct at issue relates to the theft by swindle charge. As Simion was acquitted of this charge, we hold that he has not met his burden to show that any prosecutorial error was prejudicial.