In a viral TikTok video of the incident, he can be heard referring to anemployee as an immigrant loser., When employees could not provide Iannazzo with the answer he became irate, yelling at the employees using a number of expletives, police said. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. He started to call her racial slurs. I called 911. 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. Mr. Iannazzo turned himself in to the police on Saturday and was later released, the authorities said. He wrote on his profile, Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1995, Ive worked with a loyal and growing number of clients whose lives demand fluency in a wide range of wealth considerations., Iannazzo added he works with, Active and retired corporate executives, investment professionals, physicians, attorneys, accountants and entrepreneurs. "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. James Iannazzo. entry doesn't specify his position at the company, . In an update to her original viral video, TikTok user @cjjbreezy said, whose real name is Charli Hill, I just want to address that we did call police. She said there were four teen girls working at the Robeks store when the incident happened. , Iannazzo was arrested on charges of intimidation based on bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass. Stupid f***** idiot. He will forever be known as the Fairfield Smoothie Guy, McShane said about the former Merrill Lynch worker, according to the outlet. He threw up again," Iannazzo said. Thanks for signing up! I was out of my mind with fear for him when I returned to Robeks, and I wish I had not done so. Iannazzo then attempted to open a locked door that led to an Employees Only area where the employees were, behind the counter.. 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. 19 replies 10 retweets 663 likes. 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. Iannazzo has released a statement in which he apologies for overreacting after his son suffered a medical emergency. He is not a racist individual and deeply regrets his statements and actions during a moment of extreme emotional stress.. 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. They do not reflect my values or my character. My son then went to the bathroom, threw up and fell unconscious to the floor. Iannazzos lawyer, Frank Riccio II, said in a statement, Mr. , Iannazzo apologized for being a racist a**hole. They do not reflect my values or my character. 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. After an expletive-ridden outburst, Iannazzo allegedly tossed a beverage at an employee and commented on the immigration status of another worker. He threw up again. 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. + More | PicsVideos. 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. A Division of NBCUniversal. His receipt acknowledged that the order should not contain peanut butter. James Iannazzo was widely seen on Twitter in the video yelling at workers at the Robeks store in Fairfield. Following the incident, Merrill Lynch, where Iannazzo was employed as a financial advisor, announced he is no longer employed at our firm., Our company does not tolerate behavior of this kind, the company said in a statement. ", "I had returned to Robek's to determine what ingredients were in the smoothie that I had previously ordered. 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. But now its not the same anymore. 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. 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. Iannazzo was charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass, and is due in court Feb. 7. In a follow up video, one of the employees said they are OK and revealed Iannazzo was arrested. Fairfield Police said Iannazzo then returned to the store and threw things, yelled at employees and refused to leave. We immediately investigated and have taken action. I cant say it did or did not have peanut butter in it it could have been cross-contaminated to where he did have an allergic reaction, Miranda told News 12. Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media file photo Show More Show Less 2 of 3 James Iannazzo 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. The adviser, James Iannazzo, had been registered with Merrill Lynch in Stamford, Connecticut, since 1996 and had been a CFP certification holder since 2005; the CFP certification is one of the. Neither girl ruled out that that could have happened. His lawyer, Eugene Riccio, told the judge his client who had previously been ordered to stay away from the employees has already completed an anger management program. 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. His son's lips turned blue and he could breathe requiring Iannazzo to call 911. "Our company does not tolerate behavior of this kind," said Merrill Lynch spokesman Bill Halldin. We've received your submission. pic.twitter.com/qsZB50D33V, According to his LinkedIn profile, Iannazzo has been a wealth management advisor and managing director affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since November 1995. We didnt know if he was going to jump over the counter, she said of the now-viral moment Saturday at the Robeks store in Fairfield. Got a confidential news tip? When faced with a dire situation for his son, Mr. Iannazzos parental instinct kicked in and he acted out of anger and fear. The Fairfield Police Department said in a news release on Sunday that Mr. Iannazzo made comments toward an employee referencing their immigration status. The video shows the smoothie that was thrown by Mr. Iannazzo hitting one of the employees on the shoulder. "Iannazzo then attempted to open a locked door that led to an "Employees Only" area where the employees were, behind the counter. James Iannazzo is pictured as he menaces a group of minors working at Robeks smoothie shop in Fairfield, Connecticut. 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. 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.. I also wish they had been more careful preparing my sons beverage. Iannazzo also was ordered to make a $500 charitable donation. Our company does not tolerate behavior of this kind, the spokesman, Bill Halldin, said. Meanwhile, Iannazzo has landed another job with a firm in Westport, CT Insider reported. He was also cut loose by Merrill Lynch, which said, Our company does not tolerate behavior of this kind.. James Iannazzo stands in Superior Court in Bridgeport, Conn. March 9, 2022. He threatened to kill us multiple times. 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. This was a serious case but the emphasis in the reports is the language that was used which was not acceptable, Lawlor said. This individual is no longer employed at our firm.. Miranda added she had to, be the bigger person. Hill said, I heart everybody on TikTok for doing their thing and finding out who he was and all of his stuff. She added, thank you guys for all the concern, but said they are OK. Hill told NBC Connecticut, Its like such a shocker because we love our jobs and like, we feel super safe there. This individual is no longer employed at our firm.. 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. He also lost his job at Merrill Lynch. He then threw a drink at an employee, which hit their right shoulder.. He also lost his job at Merrill Lynch. He graduated from UConn in 1995, according to his LinkedIn. One and Done! Granting AR will send a cold message to the black and Hispanic members of the community, Aspinwall said, according to the Connecticut Post. 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 Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He threw up again, he said. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. He Hurled a Smoothie and Insults. Jim also actively volunteers at community events and supports several non-profit organizations in the area., Iannazzo said on his company website, In March of 2019, Jim Iannazzo was recognized by Barrons as one of Americas Top 1,200 Advisors: State by State for the fifth year in a row. 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, Ms. Caruso said on Monday. Additional information on the sons condition was not immediately available on Monday. To actually experience it firsthand I just felt disrespected, she said. I also wish they had been more careful preparing my sons beverage. His son has a life-threatening peanut butter allergy., Riccio, a Bridgeport-based attorney, added, Upon drinking the Robeks smoothie, his son had a severe allergic reaction which required transport via ambulance to the hospital. . He is not a racist individual and deeply regrets his statements and actions during a moment of extreme emotional stress.. It was kind of scary, Im not gonna lie, she told WFSB. Ms. Caruso said that the smoothie chain takes seriously any concerns about order accuracy for guests who have allergies. I called 911. "My wife gave him another EpiPen while I called 911 again. We've received your submission. The video shows Iannazzo at the store's counter, loudly demanding to know who had made the drink for his son. 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. Iannazzo was charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass, and is due in court Feb. 7. James Iannazzo, 49, was arrested after an explosive confrontation over a problem with his son's order at a Connecticut juice shop. The economy and markets are "under surveillance". My actions at Robeks were wrong, and I deeply regret them. Iannazzo said in a statement to WTNH, My actions at Robeks were wrong, and I deeply regret them. Social media sites widely shared the video, with some people condemning Iannazzo's actions and applauding his termination. 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. A Connecticut man was arrested for hurling racist insults at employees of a local smoothie shopafter his sonallegedly had an allergic reaction that sent him to the hospital. Superior Court Judge Peter McShane ruled Thursday that James Iannazzo, 48, will be placed under supervision for one year, the Connecticut Post reported. 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. My son then went to the bathroom, threw up and fell unconscious to the floor. Business owners may want input on an exit strategy. I feel terrible that I lost my composure so completely. The employee reported that they had no complaints of pain or injury. His TikTok video of the incident has more than 3 million views. Iannazzo is originally from Norwalk, Connecticut, and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1991. 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. With the rise of remote working options, some employees have found themselves living double lives, working two (or more) full time jobs at once. He threw the smoothie at me, and in my head I was just like, Wow. (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. 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,. 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