There is no way a frum couple would go on public TV before 10 million viewers and risk lying. Besides for that, I believe them because they are frum people and doubt they’d lie in general, as they are Honest Yidden.
However, they took a risk at making a chillul hashem in going to court before TV, before the public. THey had no idea how crazy or batty this judge was, but took the risk she’d do something crazy and that was their mistake in judgment. She made them look very bad, and they had no way to defend themselves from her.
However, I believe they can sue her or at least appeal the case.
however, I just feel so bad for them.