I was kind of wondering where that thread went too. I thought I was imagining it. I was going to post to say that I have read of a very similar case where the couple was successful with an appeal so I really hope that she looks into that and that it all works out for them. Get yourself a good lawyer!
I think maybe she thought she had revealed too much information in her posts which could come back to haunt her. Or maybe she just didn't appreciate being called a criminal. :