But the Judge got his cut of the loot they stole, so it’s ok
That’s what I’m thinking. The Judge is not stupid, just crooked as an old man’s cane. More than likely, any judge approving such a request from the FBI, knowing of their questionable recent behavior, had to know he’s dealing with the a-moral dregs of the Goon Squad.
Note that the FBI carefully shops their judges for warrants. Most are probably pedophiles, thieves, queers, etc. so they have a handle on them. Why else would they not scream like banshees when publicly punked.