Ianniello has a criminal history dates back four decades In November 1972 he was convicted of felony grand larceny and sentenced to five years' probation. In October 1986, he was convicted of felony drug possession and misdemeanor weapon possession and sentenced to 100 months to life. Court papers don't say when he was released from prison. On December 12, 2014 Ianniello was sentenced to 3 years in prison.