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by mickronome 3383 days ago
But harm reduction and improving data for other cases is not the intended use of warrants and contempt of court, or is it?
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No, and thanks for catching that.

My understanding is that the prosecution doesn't need the decrypted data to secure a guilty verdict, but as they're entitled to it, they likely want it for secondary benefit.