Wow - I hadn't heard about this! I am an instrument-rated pilot with a commercial license. When I first saw the title of the piece, I thought that there must be much more to this story.
While I certainly don't condone the fact that some exams were skipped or missed, I also don't condone the sensationalism of stories that ultimately hurt people and industries.
Thank you for clarifying, and bringing sanity back into the story.