PER CURIAM:
Upon review of the record we conclude that the appellant is entitled to a new trial because a comment was made during closing arguments which was fairly susceptible of being interpreted by the jury as referring to the appellant's failure to testify. The Florida Supreme Court has held that such comments require the granting of a motion for mistrial or, if such motion is denied, a reversal for new trial. David v. State,
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