With all due respect, I know several people that have known and dealt with John Turmel over the years. Please don't take this as a defense of Conroy's actions. He may very well be in the wrong and fucking us all. I just don't know.
But everyone I spoke to regarding Turmel, including a few lawyers, has given me the same response about him. Apparently he is a nut job. Over inflated ego, very little knowledge, and more dangerous to the community than good. He has been escorted out of several courtrooms for his abusive and harassing behavior.
So while Conroy may have royally fucked up, please don't give any weight to what Turmel says.