What are the circumstances under which the court would allow

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Question: The court generally makes it more difficult to admit evidence of actual convictions than it does to admit evidence based on reputation, including rumors. For example, a murder conviction cannot be admitted into evidence if more than ten years has elapsed since the murder conviction or release of the defendant from prison, whichever is later, except under unusual circumstances. However, a witness's statement that a person had a reputation of being a murderer could be admitted, even if it were not true. Why would the court allow such a statement? What are the circumstances under which the court would allow it? As you determine your answer, consider a defendant's claim of self-defense based upon fear of the victim.

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