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Witness's interview of Ms. Clancy, described by Sprague as addressing legal and moral wrongfulness
Sprague said the witness explored legal and moral wrongfulness in the interview, and that Clancy reported no concept of legal consequences but knew suicide was considered sinful. Sprague denied intentionally eliciting religious testimony and requested an instruction directing jurors to disregard the answer.
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Sprague cited the interview to explain the witness's religious comments while opposing the defense motion for a mistrial.