Is it possible data will be lost if the Jan 6 investigation is delayed

[Ilsa]

too long? A political commentator was concerned that cell companies may not keep some data, like texts, indefinitely. Witnesses' memories of details can fade or become less accurate. It certainly could get more difficult as time passes.

[guillaumeb]

1. Or destroyed? Of course. eom

[jimfields33]

2. That is a very good question

Some cellphone carriers only keep text messages 60 days, some 180 days while others 7 years. It all depends what carrier was used.

[soothsayer]

3. Dunno. The fbi is certainly investigating away. Hopefully the scope includes bigwigs

Guess we’ll see how high they’re willing to go.