As I recall (because I was paying very close attention at the time), the FBI dropped the case on the morning before the first court session. They'd either crack

As I recall (because I was paying very close attention at the time), the FBI dropped the case on the morning before the first court session. They'd either cracked it last minute or had the info earlier and hoped to set a precedent but veered at the last minute because their case was weak enough not to take a chance. I was extremely angry at the FBI at the time and ranting to anyone who would listen about the privacy implications, so I remember this well.