I can bet top dollar that the U.S Department of Justice has already decrypted the Hard drive. What the DOJ was looking for has not been found. However, strong evidence is there that a crime did take place. The DOJ is looking for Francis Rawls and his attorneys to cave in and present a plea deal as they know their case against him is not strong. They will continue to fight and try to convince a Judge to place Mr Rawls in contempt of a court order. Despite the possibility Mr Rawls may be incapable (forgot password) complying with court order.
This is a alarming and disturbing precedent the Judicial system in the United States have created. People can now face life in detainment for failure to comply when they are unable to legally comply with court orders.
A very similar situation occured with US goverment and Apple Corporation after the San Bernadino Massacre. The big difference is Apple has the billions dollars and army of lawyers to fight the U.S Goverment. The Judges in that case got it right back then. Most U.S citizens do not have that kind of legal power.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
