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[–] 24566427? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Most likely because there is nothing that technically ties them to the case. Due to their professional contacts, knowledge, and social relationships they could still influence or back-channel information.

By assigning them to the case it puts them in a position where they are personally culpable for any thing they do to influence the outcome. Otherwise there is no control over them.