19. 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. Iannazzo then attempted to open a locked door that led to an Employees Only area where the employees were, behind the counter.. 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. 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. Reply. My actions at Robeks were wrong, and I deeply regret them. But Im good., Houston Heroes: Boss Takes Bullet to Save Employees Life. Iannazzo is originally from Norwalk, Connecticut, and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1991. Thank God, he is doing OK, he said, detailing how he had been out of my mind with fear for him when he returned to Robeks. 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. . Next time try a nut-free fruit smoothie, bro. TikTok/Fairfield Police He traumatized four high school students and assaulted one of them. He started to call her racial slurs. Why? Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media file photo Show More Show Less 2 of 3 James Iannazzo When faced with a dire situation for his son, Mr. Iannazzos parental instinct kicked in and he acted out of anger and fear, Mr. Riccio said. 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. Is that you? After the employees told him theyre not sure which of the four of them made the drink, he responded, Stupid f***** ignorant high school kids. One of the Robeks employees then tells him to leave after he asks to speak to the manager, informing him he can call corporate to make a complaint. 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 to note that his client stressed to the staff that the product must not contain peanuts and that Iannazzos son has a life-threatening peanut allergy.. 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. James Iannazzo Wiki. His emotions then took over, Riccio said as his client stood beside him crying. He added that his son required twoEpiPen shots and lost consciousness on their bathroom floor before he made it to the hospital. My wife gave him another EpiPen while I called 911 again. The second-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias charge is a class D felony. My son then went to the bathroom, threw up and fell unconscious to the floor. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, I rage applied myself out of workplace hell and into an extra $50K, Im an 89-year-old who went on my first date in 30 years but got stood up, I make a kid cry over a Formula 1 test ride and people are applauding, I cut up a $2,100 Prada jumpsuit heres what I did with it. "F---ing stupid, f---ing ignorant high school kids," ranted James Iannazzo, 48, on the TikTok video taken in a Robeks store in Fairfield on Saturday. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. He Hurled a Smoothie and Insults. Business owners may want input on an exit strategy. He also insisted that his clients receipt for the order showed that it should not have had peanut butter. I made my regrettable comments because my 17-year-old son was taken to the hospital suffering from life threatening anaphylactic shock," Iannazzo said. James Iannazzo, 49, was arrested after an explosive confrontation over a problem with his son's order at a Connecticut juice shop. Let me guess; He'll release a non-apology apology where he tearfully declares this isn't who he is and is sorry if his conduct offended anyone. newsone.com, Age AintWhat?! Iannazzo insisted that his actions do not reflect my values or my character. My actions at Robeks were wrong, and I deeply regret them, he said. A spokesman for Bank of America, the parent company of Merrill Lynch, confirmed in an email on Sunday that Mr. Iannazzo no longer worked there. As much as I did want to, I just felt like it wasnt really professional for me to do that.. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Jaron Bryant (JB) is a staff writer for Ice Cream Conversations. I would like to have a face-to-face like, him tell me to my face that he is sorry, she told News 12. Iannazzo also has long-standing ties to the community, which may aid him with his legal problems. It was a real shocker to everyone. 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Police said Iannazzo left Robeks before officers arrived, but he later turned himself in without incident after he was identified during an investigation. He is not a racist individual and deeply regrets his statements and actions during a moment of extreme emotional stress.. 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.. Some clients have concentrated stock and need to diversify their portfolio. I called 911. Robeks said in a statement to NBC Connecticut, At Robeks, our priority is to protect both store team members and guests. We want you to value the dedication and diligence we provide at each step of the wealth management process., His website adds, A lifelong Connecticut resident, Jim graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelors degree in Finance. Full story here. They do not reflect my values or my character. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Iannazzo has released a statement in which he apologies for overreacting after his son suffered a medical emergency. Video of the incident was recorded by the employees and posted online, where it has been viewed millions of times. 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. Iannazzo has released a statement in which he apologies for overreacting after his son suffered a medical emergency. . (I mean, I guess if hangry is an emotional description of being hungry and angry, then Klangry can be an emotional description for when white peoplewell, you know. They do not reflect my values or my character. 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. I feel terrible that I lost my composure so completely. When employees could not provide Iannazzo with the answer he became irate, yelling at the employees using a number of expletives., According to police, He then threw a drink at an employee, which hit their right shoulder. The . He threw up again. I also wish they had been more careful preparing my sons beverage.. Iannazzo said, I was out of my mind with fear for him when I returned to Robeks, and I wish I had not done so. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority data shows James Iannazzo registered with New York-based Aegis Capital as of March 15. Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro & Lisa Abramowicz live from New York, bringing insight on global markets and the top business stories of the day. | VIDEOs, City of Houston, Residents Honored for National Water Challenge. He said Mr. Iannazzos son had to be taken by ambulance from the familys home to a hospital. "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," the police said. Karens Husband Loses Job, Apologizes Following Arrest For Racist, Violent Tirade At Connecticut Smoothie Shop Brenda L. Kupchick, the chief elected official in Fairfield, said on Monday that she was grateful that the police took swift action and charged Mr. Iannazzo. He was first identified on social media by TikTok user That DaneshGuy, who found Jim Iannazzo was the managing director of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management at his own firm, The Iannazzo Group, in Stamford, Connecticut. Karens Husband Loses Job, Apologizes Following Arrest For Racist, Violent Tirade At Connecticut Smoothie Shop. Video Shows Karen Attack Black Man At Hilton Hotel Because He Was Served First, Sit Down, Karen! FBI Investigating White Woman After Viral Video Shows Violent Mid-Flight Attack, Fired! articles a month for anyone to read, even non-subscribers! We immediately investigated and have taken action. This individual is no longer employed at our firm.. He also lost his financial advisor job at Merrill Lynch once he was identified in the viral video. As we previously reported, Iannazzowho 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. He will forever be known as the Fairfield Smoothie Guy, McShane said about the former Merrill Lynch worker, according to the outlet. "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. Social media sites widely shared the video, with some people condemning Iannazzo's actions and applauding his termination. One and Done! I called 911. "I want to speak to the f---ing person who made this drink," he yelled. Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Iannazzo, who faces. Would love your thoughts, please comment. After the hearing, Riccio expressed his appreciation for the judges decision. 10. "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 dad later said hed been out of my mind with fear after his son suffered a life-threatening anaphylactic shock from peanut butter being put in his drink, against his request. Stupid f***** idiot. Going the extra mile for clients is never going out of my way., Scott Henry: Cy-Fair ISD School Board Member Fired Over Viral Comments. 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