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But this general rule of admissibility does not apply if the court finds either (1) a genuine dispute exists concerning material terms of the writing and justice requires its exclusion, or (2) admission of the secondary evidence would be unfair. Chambers' objections and denied the motion. Id , §1521(a)(1), (2).

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One its expert witnesses walked the jury through powerful demonstrative evidence detailing DNA contamination in its crime lab. When asked to explain how, the defense attorney stated that in future cases, "the defendants' attorneys will simply ask the court to take judicial notice of the [expert witness'] testimony." Judicial notice?

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