[JerseyHighlander]

I'm not trying to ridicule their immediate reaction, as Tactical stated, my reaction also might be very confrontational, to the point of arrest. BUT, they printed this without verification, or any journalistic legwork after the event. And, now that the story has washed out, ala the "Syrian Wayne Newton" articles, it's really sad to be continuing this any further, this posted article above is some sad defensive response from a person in way over their head. Someone personally, should have told them to let it go by now. Now they are flailing about like fish out of water.

[eno_]

this posted article above is some sad defensive response from a person in way over their head

That is rather tendentious.

Nobody has yet satisfactorily explained the economics of shipping the "Syrian Wayne Newton" and his 12 musicians all over the country. THAT is the story with holes. $12,000-$18,000 in tavel for a 2 day gig? Get real.

This story has multiple corroborating witnesses.