Even if they did delete it, why not just make another one?

Google Accounts aren't linked at birth, and many people don't even have one.

I don't know why that would be the case, but let's say it is.

An overzealous cop and prosecutor can, with a little luck, use the power of the state to get you executed or imprisoned for life for a crime you didn't commit.

If you had to choose one of those, which one would you prefer?