I don't know the absolute truth about all of this with PI and I never will as I was not involved directly. However, I have a big problem with someone begging members for money to buy his kids a pizza then turning around and spending money on things he does not need. I'm sorry but if I could barely feed my kids I sure as fuck wouldn't be spending the money I did have on gear. I'd be using that money to buy food for my kids. Had a buddy ask me for money so he could pay a bill. I said no because I knew better. The next week I see facebook pics of him and his family on vacation.