The Gov. Org. found a "judge" who was happy to do their bidding, preventing the defense from putting their intended case, or even mentioning the Constitution, 2nd Amendment, true definition of "Militia", his own states definition of "Militia", Jury Nullification, etc.
IOW, he was railroaded with the help of a compliant "judge".
I have been following the details of this case, it serves to prove that "Fair Trial" in America is now a quaint MYTH!
I remember listening to the tapes between Bill Clinton and Gennifer Flowers. She kept asking him because she knew she was being investigated "What should I say?"
Clinton kept answering "Whatever you do, don't lie, deny".
Odd thing to say, what?
If you "lie", they might be able to prove it. If you "deny", you have somehow shifted or expanded the burden of proof. (In your favor).
It's a subtle difference. But it's the kind of games losers oops I mean lawyers play.
And Clinton, luv him or hate him, was one heck of a lawyer.