A fence contractor feeling salty after winding up on Fox 2's "Hall of Shame" took a swing on Rob Wolchek this week when the reporter tracked him down for a follow up story. Stay in the game as long as possible, rotating to the center (king) square. [7] In 2013, Wolchek investigated Survivor star Michael Skupin for running what appeared to be a Ponzi scheme called Pay it Forward. David Willett claims he knows people - including a guy with millions of dollars to lend. "They set me up with a person as my property manager who's a convicted felon and doesn't even have a real estate license to do what she does," Christina said. [15] Even comedian Jay Leno used some of the story in his monologue on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He showed up and did it for free. The Physical Education Hall of Shame (PEHOS) now has a real home, right here on PE Central. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. A YouTube channel called LiberalViewer regularly engages in political commentary, and usually criticizes Fox News' presentation of news events. ", Wolchek: "Why are you keep ripping people off, Seth? According to her, a shifty attorney pressured her into signing away her home for just $2,000. I didn't touch him. Prior to that, he was a general assignment reporter at KGET-TV. By the time the summer ended and she still had no fence, Kim filed a report with the sheriff. Juliette is an 81-year-old widow who said she was fooled into signing away her home for $2,000. "She had never pulled a permit to install a fence. - If the ball falls into your square, you are out. But she got in trouble with the feds. "She said she and her husband bought the property. It's on camera. Some of her customers wasted a whole year waiting so what's happened to their money? Wolchek: "Rob Wolchek from FOX 2, what's that? I mean, like, you know -- you know, like, maybe we ought to get someone who, you know, understands business. Rob Wolchek. That meaning that the teacher chooses these activities to keep kids busy, happy and good and does not provide any direction or teaching. And while this guy is pretty slick - Rob Wolchek is slicker. There have been some companies that have actually gone bankrupt. I think she lies," she said. But if you'd gone to First Solar, Inc., which, apparently, we've done some work with VAN SUSTEREN: at least they were successful. Krystal: "I got my friend on the phone as a witness to this. And the pay was horrible. [1], Wolchek began his broadcasting career in 1978 as a DJ in Farmington, New Mexico at KRAZ, a country music station. Ken Olson owns Veteran's Concrete and Healthy Homes and we have customers from both businesses who said that, instead of showing up for work, he retreated. Published February 6, 2023 Hall of Shame FOX 2 Detroit It's nothing but 'excuse-gate' for bad fence builder The customers we talked with said they really liked Laura Dietz, the owner of Dietz. "(They said) 'Krystal Davis' tax firm is not even on our paperwork,'" she said. [18], Wolchek's report on Tower Defense and Aerospace made international news in November 2011. Wolchek: "Hi there Krystal it's Rob Wolchek from FOX 2. Hall of Shame FOX 2 Detroit FOX 2 - Meet Krystal. The physical education hall of shame, part III. By the end of this story, Wolchek thinks the truth about this lady will be Krystal clear. she asked. Avira is now owned by NortonLifeLock, which also just bought Avast antivirus (500M users)" Norton. He is among the worst of the worst, the Trump-Russia collusion hall of shame. Also, any student with a disability is truly at a disadvantage merely because of the PVC lines , and they cannot be adjusted. Even though his customers aren't happy, Joe Vella doesn't have a care in the world. I was really moved by the story and angry with the hoodlums that torched a place that meant so much to kids who'd already had been dealt a tough hand. She's taken it and nobody has talked to her since last Saturday morning.". BYRON YORK, WASHINGTON EXAMINER: It is not the only one. Sadly, this activity is used a lot at our schools. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tara says Krystal told her, "'You wanted the maximum refund.' The marquis was himself in his thirty-third year. Moe Eid is an attorney who allegedly convinced her to sign over her home for a small fraction of what she could have sold it for. ", Police officer: "We're not doing it on purpose.". >> good morning . Hall of Shame: Contractor can't build a defense for Dearborn Hts disaster FOX 2 Detroit 225K subscribers Subscribe 136K views 6 months ago The company was cited for ordinance violations in. Hoppe: "He's never put in the fence. She runs a tax business, a CPR school, a real estate business. They were trying to rehab the neighborhood. She looked up Krystal Card and saw she also goes by the name Krystal Davis, she also looked up and talked to the real owner and the real, real estate guy and figured out Krystal's con. A shady contractor with a long criminal record is headed to jail, while his wife who helped him was sentenced to probation. The Washington Post did a story on that this week. I was a terrible country deejay and was almost fired my first week. Nobody put down a deposit. As Seth gets led away in handcuffs, let Rob Wolchek refresh your memory on this offensive fence guy. Jason trusted Laura so much he paid her $7,500 in full upfront. Scott Brooks says he doesn't want the people's money. physical education lesson ideas, assessment tips and more! Remember, Wolchek has a copy of the money order Shaneka gave to Krystal made out to Krystal's company. ", Wolchek: "What's going on with that house over on Westbrook over there? Apparently, they don't care. All rights reserved. Delayed work. Laura likes to change her appearance a lot - from her mugshots to photos that some of her customers took, she looks a bit different. Say hi to junk car Joe. For Democrats VAN SUSTEREN: But I'm not opposed to cleaning up the environment! . Surely, there has to be a better way to engage kids in a meaningful and productive experience in physical education. [6] In 2005, he exposed a TV talent show producer that promised young models and actors prizes that didn't materialize. Would you like to put down a deposit," Shaneka said. . You're going to get arrested for assault, man. The physical education hall of shame, part IV. He won awards for his role as the "Scambuster" at KJEO-TV (now KGPE) in Fresno including his first Emmy. He gave $8,000 for the $14,470 job and then said she went off the radar. That's particularly true in the clean energy sector. TONIGHT at 10: Rob Wolchek tracks down a country contractor that has left a trail of unhappy customers. FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) Republican lawmakers on Thursday advanced a bill aimed at putting limits on drag shows in Kentucky, sparking chants of "shame" from . But what she doesn't change is how much she likes taking deposits from her customers and then not building their fences. ", Wolchek: "No its not. FOX 2 (WJBK) - As snow bombarded Metro Detroit Friday night, reports of "Thundersnow" came in from across the area. So it seems there's no de-FENCE for Dietz Fence. She runs a tax business, a CPR school, a real estate business. Everyone knows me as the guy who puts people in the "HHHHHAAAALLLLL of Shame!" It's a job I never thought I'd end up doing but one that I have grown . This is a shame considering Fox is coming off a 30-point . And then, she didn't exactly deliver. According to her, a shifty attorney pressured her into signing away her home for just $2,000. [4], Wolchek has been at WJBK television since 1997. Laura wouldn't explain why others didn't get the refunds too. It is a day in PE where students get to refine the ever so challenging gross motor task of walking in a circle. YORK: There could be more Solyndras in the future. I'm proud of the accomplishments I've had here in Detroitexposing all kinds of scams, stopping bad guys and helping send a lot of them to prison. [12] The story exposed several Chrysler auto workers drinking and smoking what appeared to be marijuana during their lunch break and then heading back into Detroit's Jefferson North Assembly Plant. ", Wolchek: "Here. Hall of Shame: Facebook Marketplace fake steals real money - YouTube 0:00 / 7:32 Hall of Shame: Facebook Marketplace fake steals real money FOX 2 Detroit 227K subscribers Subscribe 4.5K. 4 days ago Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (wrist) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. She relied on sources to recommend someone and man, her sources let her down. One thing about Krystal - you can see right through it - you're in the Hhhhhhall of Shame. Investigative Reporter. Wolchek: "So Krystal hasn't given you or the owner of the property the money? You know, the green jobs initiative, the clean energy initiative is a very big part of the Obama administration coming in. "As soon as I saw your story, I contacted Fraser police," Jim said. 1. Card Virtual Tax Service didn't appear on Tara's taxes, so she had to deal with the irs on her own. After that, I went to KJEO-TV in Fresno. Laura Dietz has some customers who say they gave her money to build a fence and she turned into a magician - and disappeared. The person in the middle square (the king square) will serve the ball by hitting the ball up and out of their square. The FOX 2 Hall of Shame features stories that you submit and we need your tips. Rob Wolchek: "You're going to be that guy.". Even though Rob put Seth in the Hall of Shame back then, Wolchek thinks he didn't learn his lesson. ", Wolchek: "The house over on Westbrook that you took money from Shaneka from? Latest Episodes. One is the money that's just been thrown away, like Solyndra's money. According to a Facebook post, she says she's been in business for 14 years and it wasn't always this way. This time, he confronted several caught drinking and smoking what appeared to be marijuana near Chrysler's Trenton Engine plant. Here's something no one is on the fence about: You're in the Hallllll of Shame! He's got some real problems. [9] He was sentenced to one to four years in state prison. It might appear Krystal is a rock-solid entrepreneur - but Krystal is about to get shattered. Whoah, where are you going, Seth? When the ball comes into your square simply hit the ball up and out of your square into any other square. Krystal: "Will you get that out of my face? 2023 FOX Television Stations, Customers: Bad contractor Mr. Brooks runs like a river after getting deposits, No-show fence builder's excuses are indefensible, Lawyer runs off with 81-year-old woman's home, she says, Dreamers say father and son lured them to scam artist, 15th Rock 4 Tots fundraiser collects Christmas gifts for kids in need, showcasing bands all weekend, Michigan AG, 8 other states ask lenders to stop collecting Pink Energy loan payments, Veteran concrete contractor is just a con artist say customers, Customers say they have dirt on shady landscaper, Pink Energy, aka PowerHome Solar, closes after multiple problems, Dark days ahead? All rights reserved. At least you should go to this one and expand it and be successful! -------------------------------------------. In one such video, uploaded in January 2008, LiberalViewer criticized the way Fox News abruptly cut away from a speech being delivered by then . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. And they face two big problems. . From the photo Wolchek took, it sure didn't look like Krystal had the place rent-ready. Mar 2, 2023 Updated Mar 2, 2023. From jobs started and not finished to jobs where Scott takes a deposit but never starts the work, one thing is consistent: Brooks bails on his clients when the going gets tough. Juliette is an 81-year-old widow who said she was fooled into signing away her home for $2,000. "She's been proven through her criminal history record to have issues with the law and other residents of Detroit," Christina said. She runs a tax business, a CPR school, a real estate business. Market data provided by Factset. I just want to leave. A local Facebook Marketplace seller is taking real money for fake items. Click this link to email the FOX 2Problem Solverstoday. But victims say otherwise, and they want their money back. Kim also gave Dietz money in March: $2,200 for a job that never got done. Hall of Shame. "I think she's a con artist. ", Wolchek: "No, you stop and talk to me Seth. We're very sorry for what happened. Rob Wolchek is an investigative reporter for WJBK-TV Fox 2 News in Detroit, Michigan. ", She drives off with one last thing to say. The company was cited for ordinance violations in June. FOX 2 Detroit. Why don't you hang up the phone and talk to me?". As realtors were running title work while closing the deal, they found out Juliette had signed a Quit Claim Deed after they'd already listed the house! But Wolchek has all the receipts - literally. [4] Wolchek has been at WJBKtelevision since 1997. ", Krystal: "First of all I didn't take any money from anybody.". Walking the track is an activity that involveswait for itwalking the track. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "Norton360 isn't the only antivirus product installing cryptominers. Seth Chuhran - that's who. Wolchek was there, but Kevin Cupp never showed. ", Seth Chuhran: "Get away from me man. From Reggie Bush forfeiting his Heisman trophy, to Maradona's controversial "hand of God" goal, to Derek Jeter sending his one night stands Yankee memorabilia gift basket. "The only thing I can believe is she took our money and ran," one customer, Jason, said. [3] He is the winner of more than 25 regional Emmy awards. ", Seth Chuhran: "Why is he doing this? "They're blocking me in and everything girl," she shouts on the phone. Since our story aired, FOX 2 has heard from the Attorney General's office. Wiktionary Advertisement Other Word Forms of Hall-of-shame Noun Singular: hall-of-shame Plural: halls-of-shame Origin of Hall-of-shame To rhyme with hall of fame. I worked in radio for many years and loved it until I got to be about 30 years old, when I decided it was time to get a 'real' job. ", Wolchek: "Well you hit my mic. But that ended up being a problem that repeated itself for months. 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