Matt's should already be changed from 8 to 11 as they have added 3 more names...more will likely be added on both indictments.
How is an interview, asking questions that the shareholders themselves proposed seen as promotion of a company?
If the sole purpose is to create volume into which unregistered shares can be dumped...that is illegal and differs from advertising a 'useful' product or service. JMHO, but up to the SEC to prove.