Good federal defense attorneys will tell you NEVER to talk to the government. EVER. Once you talk to them you're open to a wide litany of charges that they basically can make up if they don't like your answers (e.g., lying to a federal agent, conspiracy, etc.) Here's just one of many articles about it: http://mimesislaw.com/fault-lines/protip-never-willingly-tal... (BTW: I do think she is being a bit paranoid, but I don't think she should talk to them -- it only invites problems.)