I think those indictments also include search warrants and authorizations for things like phone taps. They don't necessarily name a person or person's with associated crimes. These sealed indictments protect the information contained so the people being investigated are not tipped off.
A judges order to tap someone's phone comes with a end date. Once the phone tap authorization expires, authorities can apply for a new one if they feel they need more time, this would create another sealed indictment. You can see how they would stack up real quick. So 1 person could have many sealed indictments associated to that specific investigation.
I think past estimates are perhaps 35-50% are actual indictments, however some of those indictments could include more than 1 name.
I think those indictments also include search warrants and authorizations for things like phone taps. They don't necessarily name a person or person's with associated crimes. These sealed indictments protect the information contained so the people being investigated are not tipped off.
A judges order to tap someone's phone comes with a end date. Once the phone tap authorization expires, authorities can apply for a new one if they feel they need more time, this would create another sealed indictment. You can see how they would stack up real quick. So 1 person could have many sealed indictments associated to that specific investigation.
I think past estimates are perhaps 35-50% are actual indictments, however some of those indictments could include more than 1 name.
Can't names also appear in multiple indictments? If these are networks being brought down you'd expect a lot of repeat names.