*Step Sister*
It started as a civil case. Lawsuits were filed because we were not receiving any information on what was considered a 'closed case'. Once we had some key evidence evaluated, a criminal case was opened up by the Feds. Once that happens, as with any similiar situation, civil cases are put on hold. As far as I can understand it, that is what is happening now.
As for sinister and evil plots, I wish I could get into details. There is so much that was not made pubic knowledge, so much that it would make the hair stand up on your neck. But I really do not want to be putting any information out there that shouldnt be. And being that it is an on-going investigation, the fed's do not have to release any information at all, though it may be a matter of public record.
I can see how it was confusing, generally there is a criminal case and then a civil suit. But we had to reverse the order to get some type of answer. And now, we have gotten a whole lot more than we bargained for!