James Iannazzo: Fairfield, Connecticut smoothie shop racist tirade on TikTok costs dad Merrill Lynch job

FAIRFIELD, Connecticut — The person who went on a viral and racist tirade at a Connecticut smoothie store has been fired from his job as a monetary advisor with Merrill Lynch.

The incident occurred Saturday afternoon, when James Iannazzo confronted staff on the retailer in Fairfield, saying his son had an allergic response after consuming a smoothie with nuts.

The confrontation rapidly escalated, as Iannazzo allegedly threw a smoothie at one of many staff.

Workers known as police after they are saying he tried to interrupt into the again of the store.

“He threatened to kill us a number of instances,” stated worker Charlie Hill. “He tried to return behind the doorways, and I began recording.”

Video of the incident posted on TikTok has been seen hundreds of thousands of instances.

Iannazzo surrendered to police shortly after it occurred.

He admitted he by no means advised the workers about his son’s allergy, however says he did ask for the smoothie with out peanut butter.

He has employed a lawyer who stated Iannazzo was below stress and his parental instincts kicked in as a result of his son received sick from the smoothie.

Iannazzo has been charged with a number of counts and is due in court docket Feb. 7.

Merrill Lynch, which employed Iannazzo as a monetary advisor, launched the next assertion on Monday:

“Our firm doesn’t tolerate habits of this sort. We instantly investigated and have taken motion. This particular person is now not employed at our agency.”