Like you said, I too am pretty fed up with this narrative, probably in the opposite direction you are, nonetheless..
*No evidence* - there was lot's of evidence, multiple collaborations, same result
The part I don't understand the most is the bit about the number of collaborations that showed, conclusively, and admitted afterwards the guilt, only to then try to claim everything submitted didn't actually amount to anything. You guys tried to hide it, after it was already admitted to and confirmed third party.