This news is disturbing.........

[TimeTraveler]

http://www.petapixel.com/2011/05/24/infoworld-writes-on-scam-artist-in-1984/

I was a faithful listener to this guy's podcast. At times he sounded full of crap,and his stories didn't always add up. I guess this makes sense now.
He is always bragging about owning 10 FF nikon and canon bodies at any given time along with the best accy's money can buy 800 5.6L,etc. all after all his companies went belly up in Wa state and he had to flee to Vegas now. He also claimed to be an Army ranger,but a search never lists him as ever serving in the Army.
What I can't understand is why upstanding people in the industry like Scott Kelby or Artie Morris hang out with this dude??????????????
Anybody ever met him? dealt with him?
I know,I know, we've all done bad things in our past (i stole a snickers bar when I was 6) but this guy did some pretty nasty stuff.
Any feedback is appreciated

[rick_reno]

never heard of him until now. from the story, he's a common thief. They should take him out in back of the chemical shed and shoot him.

[Numenorean]

never heard of him until now. from the story, he's a common thief. They should take him out in back of the chemical shed and shoot him.

You think like I do. Punishments are far to lenient for many crimes.

[rick_reno]

This guy appears to be a habitual criminal, locking him up for a year or two isn't going to alter his behavior.

[S.Horton]

Scam artist.

[TimeTraveler]

On his podcasts he bloviates about doing seminars for Apple,Adobe,Canon,and other industry giants. He also claims to have been an Army Ranger....mmmmmmk.
Now I gotta find a reputable podcast.
This guy had alot of reputable folks on his podcasts. Wonder if they knew?
I feel so used. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

It's a federal offense to claim to be a decorated vet if you aren't.

[S.Horton]

Well, don't. There are plenty of liars without any remorse. The scam works because the mark wants to believe. In this country we tend to give the benefit of the doubt.

@jay I did not know that. I hope that charge alone sends him away for a long time.

[karlpilkington]

jesus christ, six?

a bit young to thieve aye?

[Scatterbrained]

I've never heard of that guy before, but after reading the comments and looking at what was put up, I'm glad I hadn't.

[dgrPhotos]

Don't know him either but the pic of him on his site does look like an older version of the same person from the one in the newspaper clipping.

If he did these crimes 30 years ago, paid the penalty and isn't doing any harm now then who cares.

http://photofocus.com/2011/05/24/moving-ahead/

[TimeTraveler]

Don't know him either but the pic of him on his site does look like an older version of the same person from the one in the newspaper clipping.

If he did these crimes 30 years ago, paid the penalty and isn't doing any harm now then who cares.

http://photofocus.com/2011/05/24/moving-ahead/

Because he never paid any penalties.

[dgrPhotos]

It says he spent time in prison.

[TimeTraveler]

Yes,but not for the convictions that were most recent. I'm more than willing to forgive,but after corresponding with some folks who know him,he's still up to shady things.
I listened to his podcast for years and caught him in dozens of lies,but I didn't know he was a pro con man.
He has sent me some nasty emails today,but I'm not real comfortable with sharing them here.

[Gaarryy]

Never heard of him till this.. But I LOVE the line in the article,, he was arrested/detained on the grounds of "being wanted everywhere else"

I knew it was a federal offense to claim to be a Medal of Honor winner, didn't know if that applies to just being a decorated vet. Then again I learn new things all the time. I say but him in a room with a few ex Rangers and see how they deal with it .

[dgrPhotos]

Yes,but not for the convictions that were most recent. I'm more than willing to forgive,but after corresponding with some folks who know him,he's still up to shady things.
I listened to his podcast for years and caught him in dozens of lies,but I didn't know he was a pro con man.
He has sent me some nasty emails today,but I'm not real comfortable with sharing them here.

Because of these posts or past incidents?

[TimeTraveler]

No,I asked him a few questions thru email & he wigged out on me.
He doesnt believe in sites like this,he thinks they're a joke.