There's suspicion they were part of the ELF movement.

The department has not and will not discuss individuals who have not been charged.

We have not made a determination yet whether we will call him as a witness at trial.

There were search warrants executed today in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation,

As it is a criminal investigation we will not be able to comment any further.

The government respects the right of any witness to meet or not meet with whomever they want. The majority of witnesses in this case are represented by experienced counsel who are in the best position to advise them on whether to meet with the government or defense counsel.