He is going to lose his next election no matter his ruling - the county is heavily democrat and majority black.
He did, however, prevent the burning of his home and death threats against his little children - which he may have already received.
Yes, the judge will probably lose the election to the black candidate...but maybe he can get a gig as legal pundit for MSNBC.
I am an optimist. Perhaps within this ruling there are statements that will give ammunition to Fani’s disbarment, removal from office. An appeal will further delay the case and can includes the late appearing evidence not heard during this trial.