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 They're already trying it, plainly. But it won't delay the trial. Appeals will consume years, assuming he's convicted.
yes, it won't delay the trial. if he's kept in prison during appeals, that's fine.
@holon42 I'm sure he'd be bailed during appeals.
yes, so can i. it's infuriating that people like him are allowed to continue their criminality.
@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.