[jess35]

The kid gave the government these IMs years ago, to report on his behavior.

Link?

I've read various articles trying to find out exactly how the IMs got to ABC and that information is not provided anywhere.

[Sarah]

It seems that I've mixed a few things up, staffers, e-mails, and the IMs, and you are right, it is important to find out how ABC got them. (and when)