I'm a firm believer in saying what you mean and meaning what you say (whatever it is). Therefore, I hope that Mark meant everything he's said regarding this situation regardless of how others choose to interpret his maturity or facial expressions. People are going to infer and insinuate things based on their own life experiences and traits, while demonstrating very little regard for the complexity of human beings.
People are different, standards are different. I'm sure he's "sorry" and he apologized to several sets of people but to whom and for what specifically, we will never really know.
Ultimately, from what I've read (after the press con) it seems like a "d*mned if you do, d*mned if you don't" situation. I was hoping he wouldn't but he did and I'm sure it was NOT his idea, cause no one knows yourself better, than you. Lol.
It's a sad situation but in time it will blow over. Relationships will either mend or remain severed but life is long for most of us (believe me) and there's no situation from which one can't learn and grow. I hope everyone involved takes note, recognizes and admits their part, then chooses to move on peacefully.