CJ you make a good point, many times webmasters go off half-cocked. I know first hand I have done it in the past. One reason I alwas try to get all the facts before going public, so I do not stick my foot in my mouth.
Sometimes make an accusation can be harmful, and even after apologizing and backing down it still causes damage.... not only to the person who was the victem, but also the person acusing.
I guess time will show what the real deal is on the issue. Hopefully it was a misunderstanding.... or employee error.