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"Johan van Veen did not think in years, but in generations; he had deep knowledge of natural processes; and he had an appealing vision for the future."

It is not clear whether the county intends to appeal the decision to the California Supreme Court, and the county deferred comment to the Sheriff’s Department.

Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail, but only served six days before he was freed pending appeal.

Spurs have appealed against the ban, saying they accept the guilty finding but not the severity of the punishment.

He was ordered to serve a minimum of 13 years, later reduced to eight on appeal.