My issue is that, according to the article, the research was otherwise legal. This provides a mechanism for a government to take someone suspected of a crime an

My issue is that, according to the article, the research was otherwise legal. This provides a mechanism for a government to take someone suspected of a crime and add additional charges. Note that this is common tactic used to overwhelm a suspects's legal defenses, such that, even if he/she is innocent it's difficult to fight back.