What is the test for "abuse of discretion" in the context of limiting the scope of cross-examination?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Hamlett, 19-3069 (2nd Cir. 2021):

"We review evidentiary rulings, including a trial court's decision to limit the scope of cross-examination, for abuse of discretion." United States v. Sampson, 898 F.3d 287, 308 (2d Cir. 2018) (quoting United States v. White, 692 F.3d 235, 244 (2d Cir. 2012), as amended (Sept. 28, 2012)). "The same abuse-of-discretion standard of review applies to rulings on the admissibility of expert testimony." Restivo v. Hessemann, 846 F.3d 547, 575 (2d Cir. 2017)

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