[They] would do anything to pressure the Judge/ Switch the judge out for a controllable one.
A pastor in Northern CA once took ranking members of the Church of Satan to court.
Anton and his crew laughed and said "We control the courts. Good luck".
The pastor was confident due to his having what he considered enough evidence to make it an open closed case.
Out of nowhere, the local judge resigned.
The new Judge tossed the case without regard.