Jerry and Kim were charged with grand theft for stealing a famous painting from a museum. The prosecution claims that Jerry planned the heist but the theft was carried out by Kim and Lewis. Lewis was given immunity in exchange for testifying against Jerry. Kim entered a guilty plea. Will Kim be allowed to testify that Mike, a mutual friend, told her that Jerry told him that he planned to sell the painting for $1 million?

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Kim's testimony involves double hearsay, as it includes what Jerry allegedly told Mike, and then what Mike told Kim. Each layer of hearsay must fall under an exception to be admissible, and in this case, it does not.

Jerry and Kim Were Charged with Grand Theft for Stealing