[jibal]

> It was fairly unique.

Wrong.

And in any case, if they had looked at the message history of the account name that they used to track him down and that was entered into evidence at the trial, they would not have found any criminal messages.

> The lack of digital evidence is not proof of innocence.

Misplaced burden of proof.

> Lawyers aren't generally known for their grasp of computer technology.

Good lawyers are known for mastering the relevant details of a wide range of subjects.