Mike Missanelli, Philly sports radio host, arrested for allegedly slapping fianceé
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Mike Missanelli, a former Philadelphia sports radio host, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of harassment and simple assault following an alleged incident with his fiancée during an argument about their engagement.
- Police reported that the fiancée had visible injuries including blood on her forehead, a cut, and a swollen ear, and the arrest stemmed from a 911 call to a Lower Merion Township residence.
- Missanelli, 70, described the incident to police as a “scuffle” and is scheduled for a hearing on April 22.
- Missanelli, known for his self-titled show on 97.5 FM Philadelphia until 2022, has a history in Philadelphia sports media as both a writer and radio personality, but has previously faced controversy, including being removed from TV appearances in 2017 after making sexist remarks about a female NFL announcer.
- He left 97.5 FM in 2022 when his contract expired, stating that he and the station chose to go in different directions, and has expressed hope that his positive contributions outweighed his missteps.
