What comes of it we will have to see. Admitting breaking a rule that a trainer would know as sure as they know that you cannot drive through a red light - requires a bit of explaining IMO if you are interested in be respected but we do not know for sure whether Emma is (assuming she is the author as she is listed as the trainer) It may come out at a later date and it is highly likely that they would have received advice as to what to say at this point
It is not surprising to see stable owners supporting the stable, it is their team after all