Why?
Given the circumstances, it's certainly plausible. And the pilot can at least verify that he took evasive action.
The pilot, the crew I would believe. Not Feinstein.
So far, I have heard no independent confirmation of this from anyone other than DF. Until then, I am skeptical.
It would not surprise me at all that this lib would fabricate a story for sympathy.
I'd love to see actual verification on this, just to keep her honest.