Have a friend in a Federal investigation. No evidence besides people who did something wrong willing to turn State's Evidence. Heck he was under surveillance for 2 years and NOTHING. He is threatened with 25 years to life.
Has cost them over $200,000 in lawyer fees and to go to trial is over $1,500,000 at least. Doesn't sound very justice. Government has spent over a millions already with an empty war chest for trial.