Look till this point I wanted to stay out of this, I dont speak up much unless i have something of value to add, but I'm gonna do you a favor juiced.
At this point I can tell you you are in no position to claim anything, things are about to go very badly for you.
BUT Jacquesm is a fair guy and a public sincere apology to him will be the first thing that you best consider.
I have been around the block on how the law requrding internet works, I had volumes of books I had to study daily while creating distance learning applications that were going to be used for international study. I have dealt with international, and internet law requarding much of what is happening here,
You have slandered jacquesm publicly without providing the proof publicly and offering a 3rd party review of these claims. If you had proof or had actualy been damaged somehow it would have been in your best interest to keep it quiet and gotten proper law enforcement involved.
If its true about copywrite violations, you have plenty more to worry about also.
So it seems Jacquesm is holding all the cards at this point, and trust me he is willing to play it through. an apology which states what you are apologizing to him for, may be your best route at the moment. I can not speak for him in saying that would be enough, but it is a good idea,. You have his phone number also if you pay any attention, a phone call to discuss this may not be a bad idea either.
I also suggest reading Jacquesm's diary here would be a very good idea for you.
Good luck juiced
(btw the sig aint the problem its the over linking in the page body to your site for what appears to be a commercial interest, is whats become troublesome)