'spinex' I think yr reply to the 'Don' sums it up well to his perhaps somewhat misguided although well meaning beliefs/POV here.
I think it's pretty common knowledge that the journo profession isn't that well trusted especially when to comes to aviation matters, also they don't fair well in any top trusted professions lists either. There's a reason or reasons for that am sure which the scope of this thread shouldn't be used to 'investigate' for want of a better word:-)
When sensationalism is involved then the 'story' the true stroy can & usually does get distorted, human nature I guess to 'win'.
Hope they get to the bottom of this sad event & soon.
Wmk2