19 replies 10 retweets 663 likes. Iannazzo is also . I had advised them of his nut allergy when I ordered his drink, he said of his 17-year-old son who collapsed at home. "Our company does not tolerate behavior of this kind," said Merrill Lynch spokesman Bill Halldin. I called 911. News, Vision & Voice for the Advisory Community. Karens Husband Loses Job, Apologizes Following Arrest For Racist, Violent Tirade At Connecticut Smoothie Shop Meanwhile, the irony of him having an Italian last name while calling someone an immigrant LMMFO. While my client regrets his actions, the entire circumstances of this incident including his repeated requests that the beverage not contain any peanuts due to his family members severe allergy, and his inability to obtain any information from the store regarding the contents of the drink, places the matter in a more accurate perspective than has previously been portrayed, he said. The police said James Iannazzo, 48, yelled at Robeks workers and "made comments toward an employee referencing their immigration status." We've received your submission. newsone.com, Age AintWhat?! According to Connecticut state law, a class D felony is punishable by up to 1 to 5 years in prison and a possible fine of up to $5,000. Mitchell Fitter, the Aegis Capital Westport branch manager, has declined to comment to CT Insider about Iannazzos hiring. Iannazzo's lawyer Frank Riccio said in a statement, "He deeply regrets his actions and acted completely out of character. Thank God, he is doing okay.. After he started to drink his smoothie, my son lost the capacity to breathe properly; his lips and face swelled up, and he required an EpiPen shot, he said, detailing how he had to call 911. According to police, officers were called to Iannazzos home about 1:39 p.m. for a juvenile who had an allergic reaction and had to be taken to a local hospital. My son lost the capacity to breathe properly; his lips and face swelled up, and he required an EpiPen shot, but it did not offer him relief, Iannazzo told, . RIABiz, Mill Valley, California Copyright 2009-2022 RIABiz Inc. All rights reserved. When faced with a dire situation for his son, Mr. Iannazzos parental instinct kicked in and he acted out of anger and fear. Iannazzo has released a statement in which he apologies for overreacting after his son suffered a medical emergency. Imagine being a parent and your kid telling you that happened at work.. It also shows him refusing to leave then workers told them they did not know, and when they told him repeatedly to leave because of his conduct. Iannazzo had pleaded not guilty to charges of intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass following the wild scene in January at Robeks in Fairfield. Anyone can read what you share. Iannazzo has released a statement in which he apologies for overreacting after his son suffered a medical emergency. Police said Iannazzo left Robeks before officers arrived, but he later turned himself in without incident after he was identified during an investigation. I also wish they had been more careful preparing my sons beverage. We appreciate the swift action by law enforcement and the judicial system in pursuing criminal charges for this unacceptable behavior.. He threatened to kill us multiple times. James Iannazzo, who was arrested after he got himself caught on a viral video launching into a violent and racist tirade directed at a group of teenage employees at Robeks smoothie shop in Fairfield, Connecticut, wads fired as a top-ranking Merrill Lynch broker after the incident. , Iannazzo was arrested on charges of intimidation based on bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass. I would like to have a face-to-face like, him tell me to my face that he is sorry, she told News 12. Merrill Lynch fired a financial advisor in Connecticut after he was arrested for hurling a drink at a smoothie-store worker in an expletive-laden rant that was captured by a viral TikTok video. USE YOUR CONTEXT CLUES! who has been charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass behind the incidentbought a smoothie for his son that allegedly contained peanuts, which caused an allergic reaction that resulted in his child being hospitalized. Broker Jim Iannazzo went all out with high-powered attorneys and slick Las Vegas crisis pr team to limit the damage from his actions, but whether he can ever live down the incident remains to be seen. This individual is no longer employed at our firm.. ", "I had returned to Robek's to determine what ingredients were in the smoothie that I had previously ordered. NOT MY VIDEO. Neither girl ruled out that that could have happened. Iannazzo was charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass, and is due in court Feb. 7. In the viral video, Iannazzo can be heard referring to an employees immigration status and calling her an immigrant loser while demanding to know who put peanut butter in his sons drink. Just watched the video- fuck that guy. My wife gave him another EpiPen while I called 911 again. My son then went to the bathroom, threw up and fell unconscious to the floor. James Iannazzo, the former Merrill Lynch broker who was fired in January after an incident at a Connecticut smoothie shop, is now a registered broker with Aegis Capital Corp., which is based in. Smoothie Guy JAMES IANNAZZO assaults teenage employee (not my video), NOT MY VIDEO original tiktok in video NOT MY VIDEO ITS A SCREENRECORDING OF A VIRAL TIKTOK. I feel terrible that I lost my composure so completely. Im like, I dont know his intention or what he was going to do., Were literally high schoolers, and for you to say that to us its not right at all., The teen added, He has kids of his own. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/24/nyregion/james-iannazzo-smoothie-merrill-lynch.html, Video captured James A. Iannazzo, a customer at a smoothie shop in Fairfield, Conn., swearing at workers on Saturday and calling them ignorant high school kids.. He also made statements regarding one of the workers immigration status, leading to the hate crime charge, police said. Hill, meanwhile, told WFSB that we are sorry on behalf of Robeks for how the smoothie was made.. James Iannazzo, 49, was arrested after an explosive confrontation over a problem with his son's order at a Connecticut juice shop. Icalled 911. According to police, the teen employees said Iannazzo never advised them of a peanut allergy and instead only asked that peanut butter not be used in the smoothie. and Privacy Policy. So now, Iannazzo and his attorney have offered standard non-apologies where a racist white person we all saw demonstrating their clear and undeniable racism claims they actually arent racist at all, just emotional. "You f---ing immigrant, loser," the Fairfield resident then says before trying to enter an area of the store marked "employees only.". There was one girl, she was 16. Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. An investigation revealed that James Iannazzo, 48, of Fairfield had ordered a smoothie for his son earlier in the day, requesting that it be made without peanuts. Why? Angry racist man attacks a robeks juice employee by throwing a smoothie at her head. Meanwhile, Iannazzo has landed another job with a firm in Westport, CT Insider reported. Iannazzo then attempted to open a locked door that led to an Employees Only area where the employees were, behind the counter.. This individual is no longer employed at our firm," said Haldin, referring to the investment and wealth management division of Bank of America. You just dont know what could happen at any moment. . Retweet. Merrill Lynch fired a financial advisor in Connecticut after he was arrested for hurling a drink at a smoothie-store worker in an expletive-laden rant captured by a TikTok video. He threw up again. Jim was also named to the 2019 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for the second consecutive year. He said on the site, Its gratifying to bring clients my experience and energy. After Saturday, January 22nd, 2022, James Iannazzo was arrested and charged with felonies including second-degree intimidation, second-degree breach of peace, and first . James Iannazzo, the Karens husband who was arrested after he got himself caught on a viral video launching into a violent and racist tirade directed at a group of teenage employees at Robeks smoothie shop in Fairfield, Connecticut, has lost his job as a top-ranking Merrill Lynch broker all because Karens and their Ken-tlemen counterparts havent learned yet that cameras are everywhere and the Justice Sleuths on social media love nothing more than to cost a bigot their livelihood. 'Karen's Husband' Loses Job, Apologizes Following . But now its not the same anymore. Connecticut law says a class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. I understand and we are sorry on behalf of Robeks for how the smoothie was made, but it gives you absolutely no right to act out like that. Roughly 30 minutes later, Iannazzo called 911 requesting an EMS response to his home forhis son, who was suffering from an allergic reaction. His TikTok video of the incident has more than 3 million views. We've received your submission. We immediately investigated and have taken action. He graduated from UConn in 1995, according to his LinkedIn. Apologizes Following Arrest For Racist, Violent Tirade At . He also lost his job at Merrill Lynch. | Source: Fairfield Police Department. Former Merrill Lynch broker James Iannazzo, who was arrested and fired in January after a biased tirade at a Connecticut smoothie shop, has applied under a first-time offender program to have. Business owners may want input on an exit strategy. The . Iannazzo, 48, told police he was upset because his son having a severe allergic reaction and he went back to the store as a result, police said. The irate dad returned to Robeks and screamed at workers, demanding to know who made the smoothie containing the allergen. According to James Iannazzo, his 17-year-old son had a reaction to a smoothie that was made at Robeks because it had peanuts in it, and his son has a peanut allergy. Stupid f***** idiot. "After he started to drink his smoothie, my son lost the capacity to breathe properly; his lips and face swelled up, and he required an EpiPen shot, but it did not offer him relief. They do not reflect my values or my character. Watch the moment via the Twitter video below. The couple previously lived elsewhere in Fairfield, according to property records. The judge said that hate has no place in Connecticut or anywhere else, but pointed out that the state legislature does not exclude hate crimes from eligibility for accelerated rehab.The situation of having your child unable to breathe is sympathetic but his (Iannazzos) reaction to it is not, the judge said, but added that the defendant is not likely to offend again.. Both staffers admitted they understood why the dad would be angry and admitted they could not rule out hed been served peanut butter against his wishes. Iannazzo was also charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass in the first-degree, which is a class A misdemeanor. James Iannazzo stands in Superior Court in Bridgeport, Conn. March 9, 2022. A Dejected Lori Lightfoot Loses Bid for 2nd Jonathan Majors Wants to do Rom-Com with Issa Rae Tamron First Annual Humor Mill Comedy Awards Lands in Hollywood | EUR Jonathan Majors Wants to do Rom-Com with Issa Rae Tamron Hall Puts Larsa Pippen in the Hot Seat & More | PicsVideos, Football Coach Deion Sanders Plays Into Stereotypes Jonathan Majors Confused His Co-Star Paul Rudd Doesnt Know Any Fraternity Steps & More | PicsVideos, Keke Palmers Already Had Her Baby Zendaya Bout to Get A Serious $1Milli Per Episode Bag! ", Police said store workers told cops that "Iannazzo never told them about the peanut allergy but had only requested that there be no peanut butter in his drink.". He was arrested and charged with second-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias, second-degree breach of peace and first-degree criminal trespass after the Saturday, January 22, 2022, incident, Fairfield Police said in a statement. "My son lost the capacity to breathe properly; his lips and face swelled up,. The allergy notice is posted in-store, on printed menus and is available online to provide full ingredient transparency for guests, she said. 19. James Iannazzo, who was arrested after he got himself caught on a viral video launching into a violent and racist tirade directed at a group of teenage employees at Robeks smoothie shop in Fairfield, Connecticut, wads fired as a top-ranking Merrill Lynch broker after the incident. He is scheduled to appear on Feb. 7 in State Superior Court in Bridgeport, Conn. Barbara Caruso, a spokeswoman for Robeks, called the outburst disturbing. One of the employees, Charli Hill, 17, toldtold WFSBthat she started to record the unhinged manbecause of the threats he was making against her and her 18-year-old co-worker Gianna Miranda. But the thing I don't get is that their was no apology from the company or any consequences for the teens who were yelling back not coroperating and one girl you can hear one say she didn't care when the guy mentioned . He traumatized four high school students and assaulted one of them. Iannazzo is originally from Norwalk, Connecticut, and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1991. I also wish they had been more careful preparing my sons beverage.. "I want to speak to the f---ing person who made this drink," he yelled. . Chis Brown + Twitter Reacts, 25 Totally Accurate Tweets About The Snowfall Season 6 Premiere, LisaRaye Trends After False Report About Her Not Knowing Da Brat Was Pregnant, Tommie Lee Apologizes After Vile Remarks About Chris Browns Son. He then returned to the smoothie shop and unleashed his fury on the workers, calling them immigrants and throwing a drink at one of the workers, which hit her in the head. March 10, 2022. I will be extending my apologies personally to the Robeks organization, particularly the staff that was working there that night., Frank J. Riccio II, Iannazzos attorney, took to Twitter on Sunday to release a statement, alleging that his client stressed to the staff that the product must not contain peanuts and that Iannazzosson has a life-threatening peanut allergy., Statement regarding James Iannazzo: pic.twitter.com/VvOKkD96FM. 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Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. There is no more complete source for urban news than the Electronic Urban Report. Got a confidential news tip? document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Jaron Bryant (JB) is a staff writer for Ice Cream Conversations. This individual is no longer employed at our firm.. As per the online records, James was born on 15th May 1973 spent his childhood in Norwalk. Public records show Iannazzo and his wife bought a $1.3 million home in the Southport section of Fairfield in 2021. According to Connecticut law, a class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $1,000. I also wish they had been more careful preparing my sons beverage. He was arrested in Fairfield, Connecticut, and booked on charges of intimidation based on bias, breach of peace, and criminal trespass. Iannazzo, who had worked for Merrill Lynch since 1995, was enraged that day after his nut-allergic son went into life-threatening anaphylactic shock after having a drink from the store, which led to the 17-year-old boy's hospitalization. Superior Court Judge Peter McShane ruled Thursday that James Iannazzo, 48, will be placed under supervision for one year, the Connecticut Post reported. My son lost the capacity to breathe properly; his lips and face swelled up, and he required an EpiPen shot, but it did not offer him relief, Iannazzo toldWTNH. "Iannazzo was told to leave multiple times by the employees but remained inside and continued to yell insults at the employees," police said. My wife gave him another EpiPen while I called 911 again. 2023 CNBC LLC. articles a month for anyone to read, even non-subscribers! My actions at Robeks were wrong, and I deeply regret them, he said. One of the workers can be heard saying, Im calling the police, as Iannazzo walks toward the entrance to the employees-only section of the store. How to Geta Free Flight to Hong Kong in 500,000 Airline Ticket Giveaway, Apple Suppliers Are Racing to Exit China, AirPods Maker Says, Microsoft Expands Game Pass as Regulators Fret Over Activision Deal, Cash Is Paying More Than Traditional Stock-Bond Portfolio, S&P 500 Wraps Up Turbulent Month Near Lows of Day: Markets Wrap. James Iannazzo apologized for calling a Robeks Smoothie store employee an immigrant and throwing a drink on her after losing his job at Merrill Lynch. Watch the videos below to see how Iannazzos erratic behavior and racist remarks landed him in jail: According to police, Iannazzo left before they arrived but later turned himself in. He is not a racist individual and deeply regrets his statements and actions during a moment of extreme emotional stress.. He was also cut loose by Merrill Lynch, which said, Our company does not tolerate behavior of this kind., He later conceded that he had been in the wrong but said it came after he suffered the worst nightmare of every parent whose child has a similar allergy.. Iannazzo also has long-standing ties to the community, which may aid him with his legal problems. James Iannazzo is a now-former Merrill Lynch wealth manager who threw a drink at Robeks employees during a viral incident in Fairfield, Connecticut, police say. Powered by. Show more Show more Shop the Good Morning America store $26.95. I made my regrettable comments because my 17-year-old son was taken to the hospital suffering from life threatening anaphylactic shock," Iannazzo said. A Division of NBCUniversal. We will be investigating concerns surrounding this order in question.. His emotions then took over, Riccio said as his client stood beside him crying. He claims he was under duress after seeing his 17-year-old son sent to the hospital for an allergic reaction due to a peanut allergy. The second-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias charge is a class D felony. I feel terrible that I lost my composure so completely., His attorney, Frank J. Riccio, also stressed the dad acted out of anger and fear after his parental instinct kicked in.. I called 911. Iannazzo also made comments toward an employee referencing their immigration status. Each client has a specific need and resides at a different stage of wealth. Merrill Lynch released the following statement: Our company does not tolerate behavior of this kind. My son then went to the bathroom, threw up and fell unconscious to the floor. My actions at Robeks were wrong, and I deeply regret them. One of the workers tells him to get the f*** out, and he responds, shut the f*** up. Iannazzo was charged with one felony and two misdemeanors and was released pending his court appearance. 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I feel terrible that I lost my composure so completely., Iannazzo continued, I was out of my mind with fear for him when I returned to Robeks, and I wish I had not done so. Supervisory Assistant States Attorney Ann Lawlor said she had reviewed the police report and found no probable cause that Iannazzo had caused any physical injury. James Iannazzo was widely seen on Twitter in the video yelling at workers at the Robeks store in Fairfield. When asked on Twitter why no assault charge was filed, the Fairfield Police responded, CTs Assault statute requires the accused to cause injury, which in this case did not occur. Robeks has not commented about the incident. But she said police told them it wasnt considered assault because no one was injured. Some others said that although they did not excuse his throwing the drink at the worker, they understood he was acting because of extreme emotion due to son's medical state, and questioned why Merrill Lynch was so quick to fire him. I was out of my mind with fear for him when I returned to Robeks, and I wish I had not done so, Iannazzo said. James Iannazzo apologized for calling a Robeks Smoothie store employee an "immigrant" and throwing a drink on her after losing his job at Merrill Lynch. When hes not coaching his kids in baseball and basketball, Jim and his family enjoy bike riding, all kinds of sports, and traveling together. Because who would ever think its ever gonna happen to me, but it did., Big oof, dude. , Iannazzo apologized for being a racist a**hole. Thank God, he is doing okay., Iannazzo subsequently returned to the store, where he made comments to an employee referencing their immigration status, demanding that he speak to whoeverput peanut butter in his sonsdrink. Merrill Lynch fired Iannazzo on Sunday, after becoming aware of the TikTok video, which has garnered more than 2.6. million views after it was posted on Twitter. He said his sons lips and face swelled up, he threw up, and he was taken to the hospital. Additional information on the sons condition was not immediately available on Monday. Gianna Miranda, 18, the employee who was called an immigrant loser, didn't hold back Monday in speaking to FOX61 about James Iannazzo, 48, of Fairfield. The company and its franchisees have a zero-tolerance policy for this type of behavior, and we are thankful that the franchisees team members were not physically hurt. Morgan said she wants more than a publicly issued apology. They do not reflect my values or my character. I feel terrible that I lost my composure so completely. About 34 minutes earlier, Mr. Iannazzo had made a purchase at Robeks, according to the police, who did not say whether the smoothie had caused the allergic reaction. ", "I was out of my mind with fear for him when I returned to Robek's, and I wish I had not done so. I feel terrible that I lost my composure so completely, he later said in the statement. Superior wealth management (from accumulation through distribution) requires my ongoing attention. Now, the man, identified by the police as James Iannazzo, 48, of Fairfield, is facing a hate crime charge in connection with the outburst, which also cost him his job as a financial adviser for. I was out of my mind with fear for him when I returned to Robeks, and I wish I had not done so. WHO WE AREThe news you want unfiltered.The Electronic Urban Report/EUR puts the most buzz worthy African American news at your fingertips. | Source: Twitter. Iannazzo, who had worked for Merrill Lynch since 1995, was enraged that day after his nut-allergic son went into life-threatening anaphylactic shock after having a drink from the store, which led. NBC New York reports James Iannazzo, 48, was arrested on charges of intimidation based on bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass Saturday in Fairfield, CT, after his rant was captured on. "My wife gave him another EpiPen while I called 911 again. During the investigation, employees reported that Iannazzo never told them about the peanut allergy but had only requested that there be no peanut butter in his drink, according to police. Merrill Lynch fired a financial adviser over the weekend after he was arrested over a disorderly incident at a Connecticut smoothie shop. Mr. Iannazzo turned himself in to the police on Saturday and was later released, the authorities said. He also lost his financial advisor job at Merrill Lynch once he was identified in the viral video. ), According to Advisor Hub, a spokesperson from Merrill Lynch confirmed Iannazzos firing saying the company does not tolerate behavior of this kind., We immediately investigated and have taken action, the statement continued. Cardi B Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Tasha K, Lifetime Releases My Killer Body With K. Michelle Extended Trailer, Master P Pulls Up On The Breakfast Club Pushing Product & Deflecting Beef, Natalie Nunn Defeats Tommie Lee In Hot Mess Pay-Per-View Boxing Match, Chloe Bailey Releases How Does It Feel Video Feat. We Publish News 24/7. launching into a violent and racist tirade, Fired! Thank God, he is doing okay.. The Connecticut financial adviser who was arrested and fired for going on an alleged racist tirade in a smoothie shop has been sentenced to probation under an accelerated rehab program for his unhinged act. You dont know who made it? Mr. Iannazzo yelled in the video, repeatedly swearing at the shops young employees, whom he called ignorant high school kids.. Others want to responsibly transfer wealth to their kids. I enjoy helping people anticipate, identify, and achieve meaningful goals by bringing them value that extends beyond ordinary wealth management., Sarah Beam: Texas Teacher Took Son to COVID Test in Trunk, Cops Say [DOCUMENTS], Subject Arrested in Robeks Disorderly Incident https://t.co/75qUbOHe0X, Fairfield Police, CT (@FPDCT) January 23, 2022. He then threw a drink at an employee, which hit their right shoulder.. My son lost the capacity to breathe properly; his lips and face swelled up, and he required an EpiPen shot, but it did not offer him relief, Iannazzo told WTNH. It was kind of scary, Im not gonna lie, she told WFSB. James Iannazzo is a now-former Merrill Lynch wealth manager who threw a drink at Robeks smoothie shop employees while unleashing a racist and vulgar rant during a viral incident in Fairfield,. But Im good., Houston Heroes: Boss Takes Bullet to Save Employees Life. He is not a racist and deeply regrets his statement and actions during a moment of extreme emotional stress, Riccio said. At one point, he even attempts to enter the employee area but the female workers blocked the door and called police. As much as I did want to, I just felt like it wasnt really professional for me to do that.. I also wish they had been more careful preparing my son's beverage. The manager of the Fairfield store, which is an independently owned franchise, was not immediately available for comment on Monday. Youre a f***** idiot. "He collapsed at our home while drinking the smoothie from Robek's, which contained some sort of nut product, after I had advised them of his nut allergy when I ordered his drink.". The video shows Iannazzo at the counter of the Robeks drink store in Fairfield and yelling, I want to speak to the person who made this drink. He is not a racist individual and deeply regrets his statements and actions during a moment of extreme emotional stress.. Iannazzo said in his own statement, I will be extending my apologies personally to the Robeks organization, particularly the staff that was working there that night, but it appears that apology comes with a side of OK, but its yalls fault too as he insists that he did tell the employees about his sons peanut allergy. Its surprisingly mostly legal, and some will argue they have found the benefits far outweigh the risk. Full story here. Did you really just do that? Miranda told News 12 in a separate interview. . He then threw a drink at an employee, which hit their right shoulder.". He will forever be known as the Fairfield Smoothie Guy, McShane said about the former Merrill Lynch worker, according to the outlet. My son then went to the bathroom, threw up and fell unconscious to the floor. I had returned to Robeks to determine what ingredients were in the smoothie that I had previously ordered.. The employees said he could contact the corporate offices of Robeks, a national smoothie chain based in Los Angeles. I feel terrible that I lost my composure so completely., Iannazzo continued, I was out of my mind with fear for him when I returned to Robeks, and I wish I had not done so. She was in the back, already called the police. She said she and another co-worker had to block the door because before I started recording he tried to get in multiple times., Hill added, For anybody who is saying they would have handled it differently, like throwing stuff at him, thats not going to make it better. After he started to drink his smoothie, my son lost the capacity to breathe properly; his lips and face swelled up, and he required an EpiPen shot, but it did not offer him relief. 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