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The fact that we can't tell means /they/ can't tell. It's probably driving them just as crazy.
I won't disregard that on the surface both at least seem like black hats.
However with the things going on in the background like indictments, arrests, black hats going down, the surface drama could all just be a ruse for optical purposes while the real work is done away from the evening news.
They were likely given deals that they are now forced to abide by or go straight to prison and not collect $200.
That being said their deal might include having their reputations and names dragged through the mud.
Final verdict: Hopefully we'll find out for sure by the time all this is over.