> Had they wanted to, it would have been incredibly easy for the FBI to spin any of the many quotes in this article into a "false statement" and an insta-felony, just out of spite.

Here's the part of "don't talk to the police" that scares me. A LEO that would spin you into a felony would probably completely lie about what you say to pin a felony on you too. Moreso if you irritate by being silent.