[Bush2000]

Nothing was said about a warrant.

Are you suggesting that US Marshals can search your place of business without a search warrant?

never said anything about a warrant. Neither did either article. I don't know why US Marshals showed up to conduct the "unannounced software audit".

Of course not. You're relying on words straight from Sterling Ball's mouth. Why would he volunteer that the US Marshals were executing a legal search warrant? That might make him look guilty now, wouldn't it? Far better to leave the impression that jack-booted thugs just "showed up" with no probable cause.

[justlurking]

Are you suggesting that US Marshals can search your place of business without a search warrant?

Who said anything about a search? Is "involuntary software audit" a codeword for "search"?

Of course not. You're relying on words straight from Sterling Ball's mouth. Why would he volunteer that the US Marshals were executing a legal search warrant? That might make him look guilty now, wouldn't it? Far better to leave the impression that jack-booted thugs just "showed up" with no probable cause.

OK, you are always complaining to me about not having any proof. So, I'm calling you for doing the same thing.

If you want to make such an accusation without any evidence, that's your choice. But, you forfeit the standing to challenge anyone else for doing the same.