They are furthering their careers. Toss the judge in to that mix also for allowing it to continue.
They weren’t just wrong, they ignored anything that didn’t support what they wanted to do.
Citizens arrest over felonies exists in Nevada also. Do you think Nevada authorities would be ok with Killinger arresting someone after blowing off every indicator his victim had committed no crime?
I am sure Nevada police are effectively exempt from kidnapping like police in many(perhaps most) areas are effectively exempt from committing perjury.