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D signed a cooperation agreement with P. P was to plead guilty to a reduced charge with respect to a residential arson. During the allocution, D admitted under oath that he had participated in the arson. The deal fell apart and D was permitted to withdraw his plea. P seeks to introduce the statements made during the allocution.

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