[ a simple statement would have been sufficient. Then retreat and let the chips fall where they may or not.]
Do you really think a simple statement would be sufficient to keep the tabloids and media from talking about it?
Just how much clarity can you put into a simple statement that would suffice? Would you like here and now to tell us what your simple statement would be?
Well first of all I wouldn’t have commented at all period.
However...I’d likely mention the family had an incident 12 years ago. The matter was settled. We’ve moved on and we’re all fine. Step away from the mike and then take no questions.
You will never get the media nor tabloids from talking about this unless the family stops talking about it. However, “celebrities”, who the family now is, know that even bad press makes money.....so they play it accordingly....