they're looking at an appeal, because they already know what the verdict will be.
@holon42 @LiberalLibrarian This is clearly aimed at grounding an appeal (and propagandizing to Foxworld). But it's hard to imagine any appeals court saying "yes, only having 6+ months to prepare for a case - which you already knew was coming for months before that - means you couldn't even hope for a fair trial, case dismissed!"
yes, but they'll try it anyway because there's nothing else. another delay tactic.
@holon42 I'm sure he'd be bailed during appeals.
i object 🙄as if.
@holon42 It's the way of the world.
Frankly, even if he's sentenced to prison (and he definitely could be, given the sheer number of cases), I can easily see him stringing out the appeals for the remainder of his lifespan.
yes, so can i. it's infuriating that people like him are allowed to continue their criminality.
@RationalLeft
yes, it won't delay the trial. if he's kept in prison during appeals, that's fine.