[vntok]

"Hey, @WhiteHouse, while interacting with your systems with the intent to find security flaws and obtain unauthorized access (I wrote scanners and tools and payloads so you know I really wanted to succeed here), I've found a security flaw that allows me to launch nuclear warheads from my garage in Misouri. I will publish this info online if you don't meet my demands. You have less than a month to comply."

Yeah, that kind of bullshit won't fly in any sane criminal justice system. Now replace "launch nukes" with "download every movie you're working on" or "flash-crashing the stocks market at any time", you'll see that the argument doesn't change: it doesn't fly anywhere.