Geez, it sounds as if the jury was not going to be allowed to make a decision based on what happened. If the Crown hadn't taken Croucher's pre-trial decisions to appeal. (No wonder Croucher seemed so grumpy.)
Looks like Croucher was more interested in the application of law while the prosecution just wanted convictions for the mob baying for blood.
Not surprised there was a Not Guilty considering the prosecutions case.