I would make only one small correction regarding your comments. The FreeRepublic Network would be more than willing to cooperate with the investigation in any manner should they be asked. Since the FRN was not incorporated until after the events in question and never had any control over the leaders of the SC Chapter, it has not been involved in this investigation. It is true that none of the FR or FRN leaders have anything to hide and would be more than willing to help if they could.
After having seen some of the charges made by the AFRers, and noting some of the non-factual private information regarding certain individuals they have placed on the internet, it would seem to me that they should be a bit concerned with legal entanglements themselves.
Save their identities, perhaps, as they egg on the AF-ers and stir the pot to the detriment of all involved.
I think some of those who would claim exclusive victim status have sometimes brought the suffering upon themselves in part.
If you're going to claim the high road for yourself, you must stick to it as a rule.