“They might be able to beat it in court, but not until it gets to court. “
They will most certainly beat the criminal charges.
They did not violate any laws.
And they’ll like lose everything (that remains of their assets after losing their jobs) in civil court.
Yeah, I’m not really knowledgable about the merits of the case. All I know is that when they come after you like they are going after this couple, you can’t outrun it. You’re only chance is to fight back.