I think you are right about the perception kddani.
On the other hand.
I just think they are doing the right thing. I know police interrogators and the first thing they will tell you(friends) is don't talk to police . . . maybe talk to police with a lawyer present.
I have been told that more people talk themselves into charges than you could possibly believe. The police may have had nothing until they just started talking.
Also, keep in mind that police are allowed to lie in interrogations.
Figure the first thing everyone did was lawyer up. Thats not really not cooperating thats just excercising their rights.
It should be that if you did nothing wrong you should feel safe in just being open and honest. But thats not always true.
For example, your testimnoy could open you up to a conspiracy charge. Or an aiding after the fact charge.
Also you could falsely implicate a friend and not even know it. I think I saw kddani enter the bathroom . . . when you didn't.
Does anyone remember that case well over ten years ago where a woman, a stockbroker i think, was raped and murdered in central park?
A bunch of 15-16 year olds were put in jail because they got confused during the interrogation, the police twisted their words and the police lied to them.
They spen years and jail and were finally released, here is a link:
http://www.counterpunch.org/cassel1221.html
Anyway, I don't think these players should be chastised by taking the advice of both counsel and good sense.
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