Scott

MEMORANDUM ***

Frederic Emanuel Scott appeals his conviction for unlawfully using or carrying a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924 (c). For the following reasons, we AFFIRM the district court’s judgment:

*621 The testimony tended to show a close association between Scott and Berg, as well as their heavy involvement in the drug trade. Although one of the witnesses, Julian Mathis, did not link Scott with Berg, his testimony further showed Scott’s involvement in cocaine dealing. As Scott denied an expectation of receiving cocaine from Berg in return for the firearm, the evidence tended to refute Scott and permit the jury to infer his true intent. See United States v. Howell, 281 F.3d 615 , 628 (9th Cir.2000). Furthermore, the district court gave a proper limiting instruction to the jury, which is a factor weighing in favor of admission of the evidence. See United States v. Montgomery, 150 F.3d 983, 1001 (9th Cir.1998). We see no abuse of discretion by the district court.

AFFIRMED.

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