After seeing the defendant in a trial for battery, a witness testifies that declarant stated "that dude looks angry." Which one of the following exceptions to the hearsay rule would the example be considered?

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The statement "that dude looks angry" reflects the declarant's then-existing mental or emotional condition, making it an exception to the hearsay rule under that category. This exception allows statements that describe the declarant's own state of mind, feelings, or emotions at the time of the statement.

After Seeing the Defendant in a Trial for Battery, a Witness