I agree, it casts suspicion on his claims, but that too proves nothing. I also doubt he ever took it as a credible threat. the likelihood that it is a hoax is as strong as the likelihood that it is not. to me, the whole story is a waste of tim, no matter how it is viewed. 8>)
I am at 50/50, and liken it to a he said she said that was brought up years after the act took place. Don't know who or what to believe, nor do I care much now. 8>)