Hey kid, the best advice I can offer is to cut your losses and give it up. This kind of thing can eat on you and suck your energy. Forget the nonsense of the local media or Oprah or a big movie star. Just write it off, like I did and move along. Just remember that "time wounds all heels". These assholes will get theirs eventually.
Onward and upward and do not look back. Put a smile on your face, stand up straight and move on to a new adventure. Best of luck, kiddo.