[pertsix]

If I was you, I would not answer any questions, and I would consult a lawyer.

edit: Looks like they were public gems, but in general it's always good advice to consult a lawyer before disrupting commercial or public systems.

[AdmiralAsshat]

That would be an insane precedent to send if breaking or removing a FOSS project becomes a crime simply because your project happens to be used in some mission-critical system.

Good way of making sure no one ever contributes to FOSS again.

[bobthepanda]

While it’s not a crime, at the very least they might be liable for damages.

To establish criminality or liability intent is often looked at, and this is a pretty clear-cut intent to injure the other party.

[pjc50]

He's not under arrest, Miranda.