"Lets see - saying "I'd be surprised if the judge hasn't made scores of evidentiary and procedure rulings, some in favour of the accused some in favour of the prosecution"
Actually ALCESTE, YOU started out saying to Franco "Not sure why you say that.  I thought the judge was pushing for a verdict"  
I responded with several reasons why Franco made his comment.  Anyway - Game Set Match, you obviously cannot follow the rationale.  btw prior acts are not admissible except for the reasons I said before.  https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_404