Dave, from your OP,
Well, they did. And won.
Similar in the HnH "official statement."

You can call him nasty names like "sleazebag" as much as you like, but in what sense have they actually won?
He is free to continue accusing their supporters of using violence.
They have not been awarded damages against him.
He has paid them nothing, not even their costs, and he even claims they have had to pay his costs!

If anyone can be said to have won it is clearly him, and his supporters will thank you for starting this thread.
Hoist by your O.P. Dave.