Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Minutes after the verdict, Shiloh Hendricks' defense attorney delivered a blistering attack on the trial, accusing the judge of repeatedly blocking the defense, limiting what jurors could hear, and creating multiple issues for appeal.
Andrew Branca breaks down the attorney's claims that the jury was kept deliberating late into the night, that key evidence affecting witness credibility—including fundraising activity—was excluded, that the defense was prevented from fully making its appellate record, and that the conviction rests on a disorderly conduct theory that conflicts with established Minnesota "fighting words" precedent.
Andrew also explains why the defense believes the acquittal on one count and conviction on the other raises difficult legal questions, and why he argues the appeal should focus less on emotion and more on constitutional protections for speech and the limits of Minnesota's disorderly conduct statute.
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00:00 Defense Lawyer's Explosive Reaction
00:22 Why This Trial Was So Unusual
00:51 The Late-Night Jury Deliberations
01:35 Did The Judge Pressure The Jury?
01:50 Acquitted On One Count
02:26 Why Was The Cameraman Never Called?
03:19 The GoFundMe Controversy
04:02 Claims Of Perjury
05:02 Why The Jury Never Saw The Evidence
05:46 "They Should Be Ashamed"
06:13 Why The Defense Is Appealing
07:02 Why Andrew Says The Law Favors Appeal
07:33 What "Fighting Words" Actually Requires
08:01 The Judge And The Trial Record
09:15 The Late Witness Disclosure
10:02 Why The Defense Says Everything Changed
10:52 Credibility Becomes The Central Issue
11:37 Why The Conviction Focused On The Cameraman
12:00 Andrew's Final Take On The Verdict
Minutes after the verdict, Shiloh Hendricks' defense attorney delivered a blistering attack on the trial, accusing the judge of repeatedly blocking the defense, limiting what jurors could hear, and creating multiple issues for appeal.
Andrew Branca breaks down the attorney's claims that the jury was kept deliberating late into the night, that key evidence affecting witness credibility—including fundraising activity—was excluded, that the defense was prevented from fully making its appellate record, and that the conviction rests on a disorderly conduct theory that conflicts with established Minnesota "fighting words" precedent.
Andrew also explains why the defense believes the acquittal on one count and conviction on the other raises difficult legal questions, and why he argues the appeal should focus less on emotion and more on constitutional protections for speech and the limits of Minnesota's disorderly conduct statute.
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Visit Here: lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook
"You are wise to buy this material. I hope you watch it, internalize it, and keep it to the forefront whenever you even think of reaching for a gun"
-Massad Ayoob (President of the Second Amendment Foundation)
The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you.
➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors
➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble
➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style.
➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examples
Get Your Free Book: lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook
00:00 Defense Lawyer's Explosive Reaction
00:22 Why This Trial Was So Unusual
00:51 The Late-Night Jury Deliberations
01:35 Did The Judge Pressure The Jury?
01:50 Acquitted On One Count
02:26 Why Was The Cameraman Never Called?
03:19 The GoFundMe Controversy
04:02 Claims Of Perjury
05:02 Why The Jury Never Saw The Evidence
05:46 "They Should Be Ashamed"
06:13 Why The Defense Is Appealing
07:02 Why Andrew Says The Law Favors Appeal
07:33 What "Fighting Words" Actually Requires
08:01 The Judge And The Trial Record
09:15 The Late Witness Disclosure
10:02 Why The Defense Says Everything Changed
10:52 Credibility Becomes The Central Issue
11:37 Why The Conviction Focused On The Cameraman
12:00 Andrew's Final Take On The Verdict
