Lots of victims of domestic abuse don’t go to authorities.
But then when you get interviewed by the FBI you are compelled not to lie.
I used to have a Birthday Card. It asked how old are you. When you opened it up a recording came on that played theme from Law and Order, and said “you have the right to remain silent”.
The longer I live, the more I realize that remaining silent is a good idea should the Law come a knocking.