Letting that weather report in is insane.
I bet the defense uses the distance and location to make the state look like morons.
Reminds me of the politician from louisiana who used Disnyland as a nicer substitute for bourbon street.
keep in mind folks directed verdicts are very rare. Judges prefer to pass the responsiblity to the jury and focus of improperly influencing the jury.
One thing is for certain, this Judge should never have been a lawyer let alone a judge.