They are right. My lawyer friends and I (I am a lawyer too) call it Black Robe Fever. There is something in the fabric and threads of the black robe that gives superpowers. We just have to find the kryptonite in this case. I think Lucas (author of the anrticle) explained it well.
But, even then, he didn’t stress the ex parte nature of what happened. It is unethical for a lawyer to present a matter without notice and opportunity (due process) to be heard. IT IS ESPECIALLY UNETHICAL FOR A JUDGE TO CONDUCT AN EX PARTE HEARING. The judge needs to see how it feels to defend an impeachment proceeding on his own dime, as the DOJ would not defend him.
Gwjack