I believe he was being prosecuted for the MODIFICATIONS. While I don't pretend to know the specifics of the law, he was NOT SELLING the method, he WAS DOING the modification of others' devices. That may not have been an offense. It does sound as if the judge might have had a "bad hair day" and went ballistic - he might just have felt that there are real crimes with real injuries.
And remember he is appointed for life - he can do what he wants within reason.
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