You are correct. At the least they should have certain descriptives, such as "I think", or "maybe".
It would seem Hitch went overboard and quite possibly stated some untruths here.
I have not seen the film and have no desire to do so. Hell, I haven't been to the movies in years. But to do a hit piece on Gibson, with all there is to be concerned about in this world, does seem ludicrous.
Disappointing.