U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that Joshua Black had a “unique stew in his mind” that left her uncertain whether he was aware that his actions were unlawful.
Basically acquitting and roasting the moron at the same time. A nice way of saying the defendant is too much of a ■■■■ tard to have the necessary mens rea to be guilty of Obstruction of Congress.
She acquitted him on Obstruction of Congress, but convicted him on all other lesser charges he faced. This was a bench trial.
Perhaps, but I’ve seen many articles where a judge makes similar comments telling a defendant what a dumbass they had been. Not even worth commenting on usually except to laugh at.