So I finally get the answer to my question of why the need to redact.

if KRY's true financial situation is revealed (i.e., that there's not much left in the bank account to pay for this battle) to the other side, then VZ will simply fuel a war of attrition to starve KRY to death and the case will evaporate. 

In the end, just like the Taliban, the Gov of VZ will get the last laugh against the Americans.