What is really unfortunate about the whole thing is that George sees me as the bad guy. While HE is digging his grave, he is looking at me -- who is in fact trying to offer help to his victims AND to him -- and trying to find ways now to hurt me. Without doubt this is his current plan. He will try to somehow damage me and then resort to blackmail. I have seen this time and time again; it is a common path taken. The idea is, if he can somehow cause me harm -- hurt my reputation -- then my arguments against him will have less weight. And, he can then offer a "if you redact what you have said, I can do the same" approach.
Well George, you can take that route. But how has your plan been working out so far? Or, you can take the approach I have offered and will offer here publicly... You can talk to me, COME CLEAN, and what you discuss with me will NOT be released nor used against you and we can WORK TOGETHER on a resolution that clears your name and keeps you enjoying your freedom. I am even willing to help you secure your future financially and I am declaring this offer here, publicly. Or, as I also declare, you can continue on this current route and end up with no future.
I think if you ask anyone on this forum (who can be serious about this) they will strongly agree that there is a wise option here.