received criticism throughout the trial. here's what he had to say to the jury right after the not guilty verdict was read. let's listen. >> i couldn't have asked for a better jury to work with. and it has truly been my pleasure. i think without commenting on your verdict, the verdicts themselves, just in terms of your -- the attentiveness and the cooperation that you gave to us justifies the confidence that the founders of our country placed in you. >> reporter: and the wisconsin lieutenant governor reacted saying that this judge virtually demanded a not guilty verdict from that jury, outrage overnight. bedid see some protests, larger groups in new york city, about 300 protesters in brooklyn, and then in portland, about 200. it was declared a riot, a few windows were broken, officers said that some items were thrown