Ed, I also appreciate the help you have so freely given, both to me and to others on the list - as well as in your local community. When people in authority are threatened, they often take punitive action, unfortunately.

Continue please, be of good cheer, and do not doubt that the truth will triumph and you will indeed be vindicated. At least it was not a completely closed case. Appeal, appeal and appeal. Do not quit, which is what they want you to do.

My prayers are with you!