missy1974
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I was also not happy he made those statements. But, to be fair, he didn't go as far as saying her words could overturn, but they could be grounds for appeal. An appeal does not automatically mean a verdict is overturned. Unless I am missing part of his statement?
"The judge overseeing the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on Monday harshly criticized U.S. Representative Maxine Waters' remarks on the case, saying she might have given the defense grounds for appeal in the event of a conviction."
Judge blasts U.S. Rep Maxine Waters for 'abhorrent' comments about Chauvin trial | Reuters
Might sound nitpicky, but there is a difference between an appeal and an overturn (just like there is a difference between charges and a conviction).
jmo
This article doesn't tell you the totality of his comments... he said, "I will give you that, that Congresswoman Waters may have given you something on appeal, that may result in this whole trial being overturned"
I love that Law and Crime uploads all the videos.... 1:06:30