Thanks for your reply Nick. I also agree with much of what you have said. Your post makes a lot of common sense and I like that.
I wonder, has Ewen Smith ever publicly (or otherwise for that matter) denied what Mike has said about seeing the photographs in his office?
Janet, not that I am aware of: and why should Ewen they are only forum stories.
What I have in the past suggested; and supported by ngb; and Mike has offered to do, is sign a sworn affidavit to the fact that Mike has seen this photo in Ewen's office.
To date (over quite a few years) Mike has not actually produced an affidavit, even though more recently saying he would be prepared to do, which even if JB;s team don't or couldn't use it; would do two things;
1) Support Mike's story and something for Mike to pin on the forum (if he so wishes) as some sort of forum certificate!
2) cause Ewen to come out publicly and challenge said affidavit creating the opportunity for Mike to expose him (although this may back fire as Mike has
no proof of this photo and Ewen could sue Mike for possible defamation)!