Opinion ID: 166613
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Heading: Exclusion of testimony on the Spillman and Tate accounts

Text: 44 Nickl argues the district court abused its discretion when it did not allow evidence that Steward's fraudulent activities involved accounts other than the Brooks Accounts. Nickl argues Steward's conduct in relation to the Spillman and Tate accounts is relevant to the issue of Steward's intent to defraud the bank. Steward's intent, however, is only germane to Nickl's conspiracy and aiding and abetting charges. Because the jury acquitted Nickl of the conspiracy charge, and because we reverse Nickl's aiding and abetting charge on other grounds, it is unnecessary to address whether the district court erred in excluding evidence of the Spillman and Tate accounts. 45