The two examples I gave were real: https://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/23/pennsylvania.corrupt.judges/ https://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/23/pennsylvania.c

The two examples I gave were real: https://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/23/pennsylvania.corrupt.judges/ https://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/23/pennsylvania.corrup... I don't know what the most serious conviction/sentencing was. I'm not trying to construct a hypothetical alternate history; I just mean that these guys were reported to the authorities multiple times regarding their harsh sentences and poorly-operated courtrooms - and nothing happened. Nothing was done until the feds got involved due to the money laundering / tax evasion / racketeering.