Well done James, a very open and informative post........unfortunately the damage has already been done by the numerous unscrupulous journalists (and I use the word "journalists" in the broadest sense) who sensationalise the slightest incident to sell newspapers (I also use the word "newspapers" in the broadest sense).
Speculation hurts a lot of people and when the truth surfaces there are never any retractions or apologies tendered.
At least you have the bal*s to enter the lions den!!!!!