Those shouting for 'free speech' ought to bear in mind that that means the right to speak your opinion without fear of being persecuted by the government of the day. I sit to be corrected on that but giving an opinion behind a posting name, when someone else might get it into trouble is not the same thing!
Secondly, Danny has made it clear that, when the case has been investigated, he will be allowed to publish the results. He gets to print the truth, once it is known, and then people can say what they want. Therefore, he has not kow-towed to FR but has won!!