Did Mike Rossi (viral marathon dad) cheat his way into Boston?

Make sure you share Mike's Wall Of Shame on all your Facebook and Twitter feeds. We all know how much he likes the press.

http://nydailyrecord.com/blog/2015/07/23/commentary-from-fame-to-infamy-on-social-media/

http://sports.cbslocal.com/2015/07/22/boston-marathon-dad-offered-100k-to-repeat-qualifying-race-results/

http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/07/21/cecily-tynan-mike-rossi-cheat-boston-marathon/

http://runningmagazine.ca/letsrun-offers-marathon-dad-mike-rossi-100000-to-run-31145/

http://www.runnersworld.com/general-interest/letsruncom-offers-massive-reward-to-viral-boston-marathon-dad

http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/07/20/letsrun-mike-rossi-cheat-boston-marathon/

http://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/exercise/the-100-000-marathon-training-plan-20150724

Foreign:

http://ekstrabladet.dk/nyheder/samfund/mulig-maraton-snyder-tilbudt-600000-kr-for-at-gentage-sin-tid/5654484?ref=lokalavisen

Go to hell, SG.

Hi Cheater Mike!

SmokingGunnerTheRealOne wrote:

Fingers crossed I hear back soon. With all the new developments I hope the RD is taking my conclusive evidence more seriously now. I'm ready to share whenever she responds.

Mike's Wall Of Shame wrote:

Make sure you share Mike's Wall Of Shame on all your Facebook and Twitter feeds. We all know how much he likes the press.

http://nydailyrecord.com/blog/2015/07/23/commentary-from-fame-to-infamy-on-social-media/http://sports.cbslocal.com/2015/07/22/boston-marathon-dad-offered-100k-to-repeat-qualifying-race-results/http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/07/21/cecily-tynan-mike-rossi-cheat-boston-marathon/http://runningmagazine.ca/letsrun-offers-marathon-dad-mike-rossi-100000-to-run-31145/http://www.runnersworld.com/general-interest/letsruncom-offers-massive-reward-to-viral-boston-marathon-dadhttp://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/07/20/letsrun-mike-rossi-cheat-boston-marathon/http://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/exercise/the-100-000-marathon-training-plan-20150724

Foreign:

http://ekstrabladet.dk/nyheder/samfund/mulig-maraton-snyder-tilbudt-600000-kr-for-at-gentage-sin-tid/5654484?ref=lokalavisen

How is the Canadian one not in the foreign category?

They are very similar. Both love the attention of others, for people to think they are doing something so great when they are frauds. Both have a history of lying and going after people's families online. Both claim to want to stop bullies (Mike:: principal & Ken:: Mike) but are just doing it for attention. Both try to hide behind their children. Both are trying to smear each other online and are competing for work in the same city. Both can't run for shit.

Here is some info about Ken Stillman:

1. Ken says he made good on his promises, but systematically lied even after a news channel investigated him once. It took them TWO times and even being sued by the state for fraud.

3 On Your Side Update: Pa. Attorney General Sues Wedding Videographer

By Susan Barnett

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — An update on a story 3 On Your Side has been telling you about for more than a year. We’ve received multiple complaints against a Pennsylvania wedding videographer. Now, the state attorney general is taking him to court.

Kenneth Stillman of Levittown has videotaped many weddings in his day, but multiple customers told 3 On Your Side he failed to deliver those videos.

“We would all love to see my grandparents together again,” one woman, Stacey Boytim, told us last year.

The couples each paid at least $1,500 for wedding videos they say still weren’t delivered more than 6 months later — until 3 On Your Side got involved.

Stillman told CBS 3’s Natasha Brown last November, “I lost editing time due to family tragedies. Getting this in a year and having it look good so it’s something they can watch 50 years from now is more important than getting it in six months and having it look like crap.”

He gave us some of the videos, but others never arrived. Complaints kept coming, so we talked to him again in May (see previous story).

“I got behind schedule,” Stillman said. “You know, I’m not a dishonest person.”

Now, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has filed suit, accusing Stillman of willfully breaking consumer protection law for at least 18 clients.

They say he failed to deliver videos from weddings as long ago as 2009 and gave customers “misleading, confusing or false information, explanations and excuses.” The attorney general is asking a judge to order Stillman to make full restitution and pay $1000 per violation.

Stillman emailed 3 On Your Side and said he never misled his clients. He wrote, “A series of unfortunate circumstances caused me to get behind schedule. All clients who are waiting on their videos should remain patient…as I am committed to completing each and every one.”

The attorney general says clients of Stillman who believe they are eligible for restitution can contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection at 1-800-441-2555 to file a complaint. Consumers with access to the Internet may file a complaint electronically at

http://www.attorneygeneral.gov

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http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/tag/kenneth-stillman-video/

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2. People who have actually dealt with Ken in person says he lied to them, refused to return their phone calls or messages months or years after taking their money. They all said he was very nice up until the moment he took their money, then was always "busy" or had "problems" - often using the same excuses over a 4 year period despite taking people's money that whole time. Complete lack of character, complete abuse of people's trust, complete fraud:

Lydia P.

New York, NY

1.0 star rating 7/19/2013

Please, pretty please do not use this man, he videotaped my wedding two years ago, and I still have not received the video!!! He is a scam artist.

Mary J.

Wayne, PA

1.0 star rating 1/11/2013

Please PLEASE PLEASE do not use this man for your video services. Just google his name and you will understand why others are saying the same. I booked him for a wedding in early 2011 and nothing. He never responds to your phone calls or emails. It's like a broken record but his #1 excuse - a family issue. Hey we all have family issues but we still have to work right? Stop taking on MORE clients and get caught up with those you've obviously neglected. He obviously has spare time in which he gets to update his blog rather frequently. For those going through this horrible ordeal, the PA Attorney General has filed a suit against him. PLEASE take the time and file here: attorneygeneral.gov. You're not only helping yourself but others that have lost precious memories. CBS did a report on it here: Philadelphia.cbslocal.co…

Koretta K.

New Castle, DE

1.0 star rating 7/31/2013

Only gave him 1 star because it was the lowest I could leave. We got married in September 2010, and were told we would have everything by March or April. After being ignored via email & the phone -he finally got back to us in June to tell us he wasnt done and since he wasn't Walmart - he didn't have to respond to us like customer service. Those were his exact words -I still have the email! It took us a whole year to receive the video and the mini dvd's that were supposed to be favors at the wedding reception didn't get made until after - so we had to mail those out as well! He was HORRIBLE!

Jae S.

Upper Darby, PA

1.0 star rating 12/16/2011

Please avoid this business like the plague. We were married oct. 2010 and have not received our wedding video. After several attempts to contact this business we never received or heard anything. Then out of no where while watching TV we see him on CBS Philly with a couple that was married around the same time we were and yet they never received their wedding video either. Here's a link to that video philadelphia.cbslocal.co…. Up until you meet him he's professional, well I should say his wife is because after we signed the contract, we never heard from him but it was always his wife. Ladies please if you're considering using him for Wedding Video Services please look else where. For more information just google "Kenneth Stillman Reviews" and you'll see alot of negativity in regards to getting back the finished product. I'm now looking into filing a small claims suit against him.

Lorie T.

Cherry Hill, NJ

1.0 star rating 3/20/2012

We ran into the SAME EXACT issue! My husband & I just watched the CBS new story and couldn't believe how IDENTICAL our situation was. And Ken seems to be using the same excuse as before, "I have experienced family tragedies." We were married in June 2010, were promised our video in 26 weeks and did not receive it until end of February (after countless emails, phone calls, a visit to his home business and a complaint filed with the BBB). He stated he was backlogged THEN with family issues and tragedies. What a crock! I beg all brides not to use his services.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/kenneth-stillman-video-levittown-2

DO NOT USE

Reviewed On 12/06/2011 Michelle Z

Not only will Kenneth make you feel sorry for him and his family when you mention the horrible reviews before booking, but he will most likely win you over with his "talent" during his pre booking presentation. Don't fall for it! Not only did the send a completely different team of videographers the day of our wedding, but it had been 6 months from my wedding and I have been ignored for the last month! I have no idea when I will receive my video- clearly not within the 6 months i was guaranteed before spending $2000!!!!!

DO NOT USE!

Reviewed On 11/15/2011 Jaime B

Horrible. Seemed great the day of the wedding but it took a year and a half to get our video. When booking, I asked him about the poor reviews regarding his lack of communication and delay in getting videos - he explained that their was a death in the family and that things would be improved this year (approximately 6 mos). We were very understanding and booked him. Sadly a year and a half later we got our video with a very unclear picture (home video grade). Our big show was great and a hit the day of the wedding but overall customer service was terrible.

PLEASE DO NOT HIRE!

Reviewed On 10/25/2011 Kristin K

Still waiting on my video!! The contract said 6 months. At the 6 month mark I started calling with NO RESPONSE. My mom left a message acting like a new client and guess what, she got a call back! I happened to be with her and she handed the phone to me. I was promised a new date (3 months later) which has already passed by three months. We are now at a year since the wedding. I repeatedly call asking for simply an update and have not gotten a call back after leaving a message multiple times a week. I have seen reviews praising Kenneth right after a wedding. And I agree, customer service was great until after the wedding when you are actually looking for your product. Please go elsewhere. Even though the price is good, it's not worth it if you never get your video!

Doesn't even deserve one star...

Reviewed On 8/12/2011 Melissa S

Two years, post-wedding and my friends have not received their wedding video from Kevin Stilman Video. Please do what they admittedly & sadly neglected to do and read ALL the on-line reviews prior to hiring Kevin Stillman Video. With his reputation and consistent inability to deliver a finished product (in a timely manner) save yourself the time, money and YEARS of aggravation and hire a different video company - there are plenty out there with much better reputations.

CAUTION

Reviewed On 2/15/2011 Caitlin P

I was married in November 2009 (15 months ago) and we hired Kenneth Stillman Video. WE STILL DO NOT HAVE OUR VIDEO. He has promised us 3 different dates over the past 6 months and has not delivered. His contact is sporadic, at best, and he offers nothing but excuses on the rare occasion he actually responds to our communication attempts. I am not alone. We are in contact with other couples who are in the same boat, some of whom were married in August 2009. I am only upset in regard to his extremely long turn around time and lack of communication. Ken Stillman has changed the name of his business to Marigold Sky. I can't imagine that a new name means a new business ethic. Before you book your wedding professionals, PLEASE check with the Better Business Bureau and get personal recommendations.

https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/kenneth-stillman-video-levittown-pa-193809

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HE IS A COMPLETE FRAUD

Anybody else notice that the more Rossi gets hammered in the public domain, the more vitriolic the attacks on Ken get in here? And lame troll attempts start to escalate again?

I think someone is starting to crack. He can't fight back in public, save a few silly Tweets, so he pounds the keyboard and takes out his frustration in here.

Newsflash: This is the cheating lying Mike Rossi POS thread.Abuse is down the hall, first door on the right.

right with you wrote:

HE IS A COMPLETE FRAUD

I think we have all noticed that . What's more important is that Cecily noticed. She also saw attacks against her rise. Really smart!

RossiCheated wrote:

Anybody else notice that the more Rossi gets hammered in the public domain, the more vitriolic the attacks on Ken get in here? And lame troll attempts start to escalate again?

I think someone is starting to crack. He can't fight back in public, save a few silly Tweets, so he pounds the keyboard and takes out his frustration in here.

What makes you think I am Mike? You defend Ken, despite being shown that he abuses people, and when runners like me who care about marathons get sick of his sanctimonious bullshit get tired of his lying, then you assume they are Mike?

Everything I've said is true. I've been posting this for months every time Ken says he delivered on his promises despite being a complete fraud. I am far from the only one.

He came here to get even with Mike, not about racing. He goes after people personally. But you aren't calling him out for that, are you?

It may be easier for you to think that Mike Rossi has this many friends who constantly post on a running site. Just because something is easier doesn't mean it's right. I hate frauds of all kinds and if you pick and choose which frauds your like then that is up to you.

Poor guy, only has THE REST OF HIS MISERABLE LIFE to put up with this.Mike Wins!

RossiCheated wrote:

Anybody else notice that the more Rossi gets hammered in the public domain, the more vitriolic the attacks on Ken get in here? And lame troll attempts start to escalate again?

I think someone is starting to crack. He can't fight back in public, save a few silly Tweets, so he pounds the keyboard and takes out his frustration in here.

Fine, you aren't Mike.

But no, I'm not calling Ken out in this thread because this is a "Mike Rossi is a cheater" thread and anything else going on here is a distraction. Why not start a "Ken is just as bad" thread and post this stuff there?

Anything that fuels the DJ cheater v the DJ fraudster is a setback.

I can appreciate your frustration, but I have taken a stand against both of these people. I have gotten frustrated with Ken's presence here and his pretending to care about our sport. I am calling him out.

I haven't done this when there are new developments in Rossi's case (the biggest batch of that was two days ago - very good stuff BTW).

I just like talking to other runners about this cheater. Not people who don't belong here.

Cecily Tynan I've tried my best to give Mike Rossi the benefit of the doubt, but the evidence is overwhelming. He either ran a 30 minute PR, at a pace faster than he's even run a 10k with a virtual invisibility cloak, since he was the only runner in the entire race not photographed on the course, or he cheated. Not very confusing to anyone who understands marathon running. USADA took a lot of heat trying to prove Lance Armstrong was cheating, but it helped clean up the sport. I'm glad LetsRun is pursuing this.

What a woman!

right with you wrote:

I can appreciate your frustration, but I have taken a stand against both of these people. I have gotten frustrated with Ken's presence here and his pretending to care about our sport. I am calling him out.

When have I ever claimed to care about running?

I care because Mike Rossi cheated and used that cheating to bully a school principal and make her life hell.

Read all the negative comments against Mike in the People Magazine article. Do they need to be runners to be mad at Mike? Why does anybody have to be a runner to be mad about cheating?

Dude, nobody cares about the wedding industry on this site. This is a site meant to discuss running. If you want to go after Ken on some wedding forum, that is your right.

...and you are completely missing the point as well. Ken has been pretty open about the fact that he f*cked up his video business and that it was his own fault. Sure, you may think that his excuses are lame, and you may even be right, but at least Ken acknowledges that he was wrong. Mike, on the other hand, continues to deny, deny, deny and attack anybody who uses their own name to question his result. THAT, as well as the pathetic non-DQ by LHVM is why this thread is as long as it is and won't die anytime soon.

If Mike had just admitted to making a mistake early on, this would have all gone away by now. He could have even offered up some lame excuse about how he had talked about qualifying for Boston so much that, when he realized that he wouldn't make the standard honestly, he couldn't bear to let his friends and family down. I'll bet that if he had offered to pay for a charity entry into Boston, the Boston Marathon may even have allowed his time to stand, as he did complete the course there.

Ken needs to stay wrote:

Ken's presence has been a big part of keeping this thread humming along - not only through posting, but by being attacked by Rossi, his buddies and trolls.

It would be funny if Ken's trolling Rossi and Barb McKeever over the threat of an article detailing the lack of an investigation by the marathon, but I'm guessing that he's telling the truth about this.

I second this.

Ken is an important part of this story.

Let's not forget the terrible personal attacks by Mike against Ken's son.

LoserMikeRossi wrote:

right with you wrote:

I can appreciate your frustration, but I have taken a stand against both of these people. I have gotten frustrated with Ken's presence here and his pretending to care about our sport. I am calling him out.

When have I ever claimed to care about running?

I care because Mike Rossi cheated and used that cheating to bully a school principal and make her life hell.

Read all the negative comments against Mike in the People Magazine article. Do they need to be runners to be mad at Mike? Why does anybody have to be a runner to be mad about cheating?

http://www.people.com/article/dad-response-principal-over-kids-absence-goes-viral

So some of you guys have no problem with this guy?

He admits he is just trying to get even with Mike, HE NEVER CARED ABOUT RUNNING, and you don't say anything to him, but tell me I shouldn't be posting here?

Ken also says Mike bullied an adult woman. How? By posting a letter he wrote about her online? And where did he talk about her appearance like Ken has done here? Ken has gone after family members who had nothing to do with Mike's cheating. She never asked Ken to defend her against Mike and his "bullying".

We know that Ken is here because Mike said he fell asleep or something stupid at a job on Facebook. Now he has taken to this board to get even. He should really stop lying and giving false reasons as to why he are here, just as he gave false reasons for years to paying brides. He has a history of lying and I am tired of it.

I really care much less about Mike "bullying" people than I do about his cheating and boasting about it on the internet. This what makes me sick.

right with you wrote:

I can appreciate your frustration, but I have taken a stand against both of these people. I have gotten frustrated with Ken's presence here and his pretending to care about our sport. I am calling him out.

I haven't done this when there are new developments in Rossi's case (the biggest batch of that was two days ago - very good stuff BTW).

I just like talking to other runners about this cheater. Not people who don't belong here.

Start a new thread then hero. We're sick of you here. This is about Rozsi cheating.