I need to comend you about tackling the issue about false accusations, and showing how in these matters, people jump to conclusions before trying to analyse the facts
It takes courage to do That, specially considering the usual line of though of the target audience of your novel. I respect you for keeping firm on exposing this problem and not surrendering to the criticism
Kudos for you.
Too bad you had to spill the beans though (Becouse people are stupid) It would be a great Experience to have you try to come up With your own conclusions. and a good "hit to the face" to those who judged poorly.
(I Actually would have enjoyed the suspense, although I was one who called it was false, There was a hint of doubt that made me thirsty for the answer)