I haven't seen where Elliot has stated that the Boston Globe reporter lied, or that Elliot has clarified any misunderstandings. He needs to do this.
Semper Sheesh
Mr. Elliott's affidavit of August 6, 2004 says that he was misquoted in the Boston Globe article by Kranish (he doesn't say Kranish lied, but he does say Kerry lied, heheheh). As for "misunderstandings" that Kranish may have had, regarding Kerry's own story that Kerry shot a fleeing Viet Cong, Kranish's affidavit of August 6, 2004 reafirms that he (Elliott) has no personal knowledge of the shooting, but relies on an account in a Boston Globe book (again, supposedly Kerry's own story) for his belief.
Long story short, Elliott did all of what you say he should do. You just missed it. You missed it because the media is still busy lying.