He told me investigators had secured additional digital records, including communications relevant to the early-morning airport tip.

I was asked to identify voices on a recording, describe who knew my travel plans and confirm the dates of several conversations.

The authorities had presented their findings for charging decisions.

The process still allowed for defenses, motions and, if charges were filed, a trial or negotiated resolution.

“Is there enough?” I asked.

“That’s a legal determination for the prosecutor,” he said.

“What I can tell you is that the evidence you preserved has been significant.”