Real or Hoax, I don't know. There is no way to verify anyones ID on ANN. I do know that those are basically statements that Amiga, Inc. has made before.
They will not release a formal statement on that issue and will not be mentioned on their website. The website is not the place for such matters. They will only make a statement when the lawyers deem it necessary. The lawyers will only make a legal move if the MorphOS Group go forward with their plans to sell retail copies.
These are my opinions and represent my knowledge on this issue.