Makes no sense. People have been dealing with babies on the wrong side of the blanket for decades and in 1977, that wouldn’t have been a big shame/disgrace. Moreover, the news would be MORE likely to link out with a high profile dad than otherwise. A dad, btw, who was a prolific playboy with multiple wives. Off person to hide a child with for the sake of propriety. Where would the mother be? How would they keep her quiet. John John was going about his life without being targeted - why leave him free but have to protect his child?