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A statement claimed to have been made by the defendant outside of court
The court instructed jurors to weigh the alleged statement cautiously and determine whether it was knowingly, freely, and voluntarily made, considering circumstances such as threats or promises.
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The court instructed jurors to disregard the statement if they found it was not freely and voluntarily made.