Sorry, you're posting info in direct conflict with company's public communication, so no, not buying it at all without proof. Not I know a guy and believe me blah blah....
STS, you said "A few posters here are privy to what Ajax did in the background and how he did it". With all due respect, seems like you are you are the only poster here that agree with what Ajax proclaimed. I could be wrong but I just can't think of any other posters.
Sorry, can't accept that without any evidence except - I SWEAR IT'S TRUE! Although there is ample reason to question why Thero holds the position of CEO, there is no reason to believe that he refused or failed to negotiate a compromise with the FDA.