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The prosecutor can argue that this is an "adopted" statement under Rule 801(b)(2)(B).  Cosby is the opposing party and he has tacitly admitted the truth of the accusation by failing to deny it. The fact that he looked at Moritz and paused shows he heard the accusation.

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