Originally Posted by
kingairip
DOJ will absolutely appeal if they lose. The first thing they'll protest is the trial date. They'll say they weren't given enough time and precedent says they should have had longer and the judge erred (I don't believe that but that's what they'll say.) if the DOJ wins, the companies won't appeal because Horton will walk AA out of it.
Best to hope for is that judge approves the deal and let's it continue while the appeal plays out.
The judge already ruled that the "accused" (AA) has a right to a speedy and fair trial, which by the way, is set in law. The Judge has also ruled that any delays can cost AA/LCC additional money and financial burden and thus cause harm to the defendant.