From thread on defense and rebuttal...
https://twitter.com/ChaoStrib/status/1384249472473993217
“Judge says he concedes that Congresswoman Waters’ statements could give Nelson grounds for an appeal #GeorgeFloyd #ChauvinTrial”
Legislative interference in Judicial Branch proceedings is wrong, and Waters did just that.
Defense tried to get a mistrial due to Waters’ comments. Judge said while it’s abhorrent, the jury has always been instructed not to pay attention to any news. Move to mistral denied.