Hopefully this will be my only response on this issue.
1 year ago the trainer starting these rumors threatened to do anything to take me down when I regrettably called him out on MD forums (this was an isolated incident) for claiming a client who didn't use his nutrition advice. It was really nothing, but gave him reason to unleash his wrath on me. Remaining neutral, never ranting, or speaking ill of others and staying positive is something I pride myself on. All the while he has still continuously for over 12 months slammed me any way, shape or form via social media, forums, others in person, harassing my clients...etc..
Regarding Robert, who passed recently -- I trained him for 8 weeks before the Oregon State Championships. I 100% ASSURE everyone the plan he was given did not include DNP, nor T3 or even doing much cardio AT ALL. He worked construction, and wasn't on very low carbs etc.. He was using whatever supplements he was comfortable with prior to working with me and told me he was staying on the same supplement plan he had been doing on his own. After he did the contest, we lost contact for 2 months. He was on his own and I had not heard from him. I was contacted by someone close to him about his well being the day before this tragedy took place, and sadly again when he passed.
I care greatly for my clients and care more about how my clients feel than myself. As a coach I always believe health comes first.