[jpp113]

Most likely because the search warrant is unconstitutionally VAGUE & OVERBROAD, and effectively allows a fishing expedition. For example, if they get a search warrant to look for a stolen TV, they are definitely not allowed to look in your wife's underwear drawer. Theres no way the item could be in there. Items being sought must be described with particularity.

They had to search out a known incompetent magistrate that would not read it and simply rubber-stamp it

[mikey_hates_everything]

Reinhart knew what this was and was more than happy to sign off on it. Probably knew about it ahead of time and volunteered to be on duty that day for it.