They also said he wouldn't be convicted, yet here we are.
This POS has expressed 0 remorse and actively threatened the judge and court staff to the point of needing a gag order. If I were that judge I'd seek the max sentence.
He appointed Cannon, who was practically bending over backwards to get him off, but the entire defense was basically "yeah he did it, so what?," making it significantly more difficult for her - but what's stopping him from being sentenced to a firm handshake and a pat on the back?