The fact that none of his friends have come out against the claim is probably a good one. No one is going to go speak to the press or police about their friend

The fact that none of his friends have come out against the claim is probably a good one. No one is going to go speak to the press or police about their friend and say "Ya he had drug issues" unless they have to. But a lot of people will go out and say it's wrong when it is.