[Notwithstanding]

Taking acloser look is fine.

Doing it so publicly (publishing a book) - without substantiating all of the accusations is what?
Fine?
Not fine?
Something else?

[Polycarp]

without substantiating all of the accusations

So you believe the press regarding Rose's book?

I've read Rose's book, the criticisms, and Rose's response.

Frankly, the criticisms ring hollow. Rose did his homework, he substantiated his accusations, and the mainstream Catholic media has rejected it. They have not succedded, in my mind, at undermining the validity of Rose's work.