http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/02/19/apple-id-linked-to-terrorists-iphone-5c-was-changed-while-in-government-hands-apple-says-
"The implications of this new development could damage the government's case. The DOJ on Friday filed a motion to force Apple's compliance in aiding the FBI's data extraction efforts, a task that now requires the creation of a software backdoor. "
Restoring the icloud backup of the device onto another phone would give the FBI everything in it, just as the original.
Now, why did those suckers change the password? And why doesn't the FBI ask them for it, and LEAVE APPLE ALONE?
Is the FBI trying to embarass and create a precedent with Apple in efforts to get tech companies to offer backdoors to their products? Why are they not telling tne truth?