Perhaps the Scottish judges were sent a letter saying a delay in their release "could have a negative impact" on business interests overseas, and they were released on "compassionate grounds".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdelbaset_al-Megrahi

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/blood-for-oil-bp-denies-it-wanted-pan-am-103-bomber-set-free/1915244/

Perhaps the Scottish judges were donated to with a letter saying their release would help business interests overseas, and they were released on "compassionate grounds".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdelbaset_al-Megrahi