Scam Sniffer ...
Do you have an "OFF" button?
Contrary to everything you are trying to imply (whilst showing your ignorance of Aviation Law to boot), Richard is a really nice guy who would be the first to acknowledge everyone's contribution.
Leave him alone and give it a rest.
If you have a problem with the way the events have been portrayed in the papers, take it up with their .. er ... fiction department.
I though he/she was writing the articles.....