Sea Isle Man Had No Idea Who Bob Kelly Was When He Punched Him: Report

A 22-year-old man from Sea Isle City admitted punching Fox 29 traffic reporter Bob Kelly at a local bar, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Bob Kelly has since recovered.
Photo Credit: *Bob Kelly FOX 29 Facebook photo*

Jon Craig

12/05/2023 12:54 p.m.

Patrick Iannone, however, said in court on Monday, Dec. 4 that he had no idea who Kelly was when he went to the Oar House Pub in Sea Isle City already drunk on July 30, the Inquirer said.

Iannone pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and the prosecutor recommended probation, the outlet said.

While initial reports indicated it was all for a TikTok challenge, when his attorney asked Iannone, "There was no reason for you to do that, is that correct?"

He responded: "Yes."

Prosecutor Edward Shim also told the judge the state would recommend required alcohol and anger-management counseling and no contact with Kelly.

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