Besides, what reporter is going to roll over on a source when it's guaranteed that source will be fired for divulging what they know. This story is going to be verified or not eventually. What possible motivation could a long time FReeper have for sticking their neck (and privileges) on the line for something they know is going to come out.
And why would MFH tell us the source is his "best friend"?
If he wanted a loophole he could have could have made it less personal. Sheesh.