Of course he's seeking attention. So would you if you were being handled as he says he is. And who says the EFF has the manpower right now to handle his case? This is like people who turn to Legal Aid at the last minute and are shocked to find out they have limited resources, if not an outright waiting list. And given the behavior of both the government post-9/11 and Apple several years ago suing a rumor site out of existence, I'd rather bet on him than either of them.
Disagree. He's not being "handled". It's essentially all in his head. And no, I wouldn't seek attention like this. There is no upside. You fight the case in court. That's where the battle is. His essay only hurts him.
To be clear, he's just being asked to serve as a witness and hasn't been charged with anything related to the iPad security. He just doesn't understand the legal process and is requesting things he is not entitled to yet, such as a public defender, and spinning conspiracy theories when they are denied. As of this moment, he is only facing a misdemeanor related to the drugs the police found.
It's not clear whether or not the EFF has the manpower to help him. The essay he wrote doesn't seem like he even tried. However, the EFF is usually very helpful with referrals or pointers. This is from personal experience.
If you want to bet on him over the government or Apple, that's your choice. Based on his actions so far (black hat approach to security disclosure; writing a long, ranting essay filled with conspiracy theories about the case and the way he is being "handled" and publishing it on the net), I'd most certainly call your bet and laugh all the way to the bank.
