"Hi!
My name is OakOak and I am involved in the Duke Lacrosse scandal. Although I am no celebrity and just an average citizen, I've found myself in the center of one of the biggest stories in the country. I'm worried about letting this opportunity pass me by without making the best of it......."
Anyone could have sent that email to the PR firm.
That was certainly my first thought. But if both VP Sports and 5W Public Relations are legit, one would have to give this incredible report some credence. The article claims it was determined to be a legitimate email.
I see that 5W claims to have VeriSign among its clients. Maybe others are familiar with VP Sports.