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		ruffrey on May 24, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: PyPI Was Subpoenaed Often subpoenas are part of an ongoing investigation, and they require not releasing information to those who’s data was subpoenaed.

stonepresto on May 25, 2023 [–]

The why: notifying a suspect in a criminal investigation could allow them to flee or take measures to avoid prosecution, destroy evidence, etc.

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