Michael Fanone is a 43 years-old former United States police officer who hails from Washington, D.C. He was born on 3rd September 1980, and was married to Hsin-Yi Wang.
Michael Fanone was with the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department until the Capitol attack of 2021, which led him to resign from active service after putting in two decades of work with the US police. Mike now works with CNN in several capacities.
Summary of Michael Fanone’s Biography
- Full Name: Michael Fanone
- Nickname: Mike
- Gender: Male
- Date of Birth: 3rd September 1980
- Michael Fanone’s Age: 43 years old
- Ethnicity: White
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Michael Fanone’s Wife: Hsin-Yi Wang
- Michael Fanone’s Children: Piper and Seraphina Ming Fanone
- Michael Fanone’s Parents: Terry Fanone (mother)
- Michael Fanone’s Height in Inches: 6 feet 1 inch
- Michael Fanone’s Height in Centimetres: 185 cm
- Michael Fanone’s Weight: 75 kg
- Body measurements in Inches: 45-30-16
- Body measurements in Centimetres: 114-76-40
- Famous For: Being a former US police
- Michael Fanone’s Instagram: @michaelfanon
How Old is Michael Fanone, and Where Is He From?
The former police officer and American law enforcement analyst was born on 3rd September 1980, making him 43 years old. Born in Washington, D.C., Michael holds an American nationality and is of white ethnicity.
The ex-cop didn’t grow up in Washington as his family relocated to Alexandria, Virginia, where he spent his formative years. There is sparse info on his academic journey; after spending one year at Georgetown Preparatory School.
Michael moved to Maine to attend a boarding school (name withheld). Reports said he went to work in construction at a point but later achieved his graduation from Ballou High School. There are online sources that claim he trained at Philippine Military Academy.
Who Was Michael Fanone’s Wife, Hsin-Yi Wang?
Hsin-Yi Wang was the wife of Michael Fanone. After they hooked up in pubs and clubs, Hsin-Yi Wang, also known as Victoria Wang or Hsinyi Fanone, thought he would be a perfect match for her roommate.
However, one thing led to another, and they started dating. The duo tied the nuptial knot on 5th May 2010 in a wedding ceremony that took place in North West Washington at St Mary’s Mother of God Church.
The couple’s marriage was blessed with two daughters – Piper and Seraphina Ming Fanone. However, Mike has two other daughters from previous relationships. Hsin-Yi Wang and Michael Fanone have long divorced and gone their separate ways.
Inside Officer Michael Fanone’s Family
There is a dearth of information regarding the family background of Michael Fanone. His father, for one, is not known, but according to the records, he worked and earned a living as an attorney, but the name of his law firm has never been mentioned in the hearing of the public.
Mike’s mother is an American woman who goes by the name Terry Fanone. Terry hails from rural Maryland and belongs to one of its working-class families. She is employed as a social worker. The former cop’s family didn’t stay together for long; Michael Fanone was just eight years when his parent’s union hit the rocks, leading to a separation that culminated in a divorce.
Mike went with the mother after the crash of their marriage, but to date, nothing has been said about his siblings. However, following the attack of pro-Trump protesters at Capitol, a man named Peter Fanone took to IG to claim Micheal as his brother.
What Does Michael Do For A Living
Michael Fanone put in some years of work as a narcotics officer during his early days in the labor market. However, he decided to enlist in the US Police as the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks shocked the whole of America and the world at large.
A few years down the line, the American cop moved to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, where he remained for approximately two decades, from 2001 until 2021.
After he submitted his resignation letter to the US Police on 31st December 2021, the former cop became free from all obligations to them. In January 2022, he joined CNN, working in his capacity as a law enforcement analyst and an on-air contributor.
A Scrutiny of the Event That Led Michael Fanone to Quit his Job as a Police Officer
It all started during the US Capitol attack that happened on the 6th of 2021, when Michael Fanone tried to protect the occupants by putting his own life on the line. He was thus left at the mercy of the insurrectionists (pro-Trump supporters), who weren’t afraid of the consequences of their actions.
Mike ended up being dragged down the Capitol staircase by the angry mob. It was a gory experience for the former police officer as he suffered many physical and mental injuries at the hands of his attackers. Apart from dragging him down the steps, they beat him mercilessly with pipes, threatened him with his ammunition, and stunned him with a Taser.
Narrating the incident to CNN, Michael Fanone described how they stripped him of his gear, ripped his radio off his chest, and stole his badge, including his spare ammunition. Immediately they got hold of his gun, and Mike said some of them started calling for him to be shot with his gun.
On 6th July 2021, they released video footage showing 35-year-old Thomas Sibick Buffalo of New York and 18-year-old Bruno Cua of Milton of Georgia as they aggressively confronted the police. One body cam showed Sibick taking Michael Fanone’s badge and radio while the insurrectionists tried pulling him into the melee.
Watch Tucker Carlson literally laugh at DC cop Michael Fanone saying he's "been left with psychological trauma and emotional anxiety" from the Capitol riots.
Fanone was nearly beaten to death and suffered a heart attack!
This is truly sociopathic behavior here. pic.twitter.com/VA2QN3Rk5T
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) July 28, 2021
According to court documents, there was evidence of a large tear on Fanone’s vest, which was the handiwork of rioters who tore his badge forcibly. Sibick’s defense attorney tried arguing that his client was merely trying to help pull Michael away from the rioters. Sibick later agreed he buried the officer’s badge in his backyard, though he previously claimed he tossed it in the dust bin.
The Effects Of The Attack On Mike
The mass attack had serious physical and mental effects on Michael Fanone, who suffered a heart attack on the spot. In addition to the heart failure, the former police officer was left with a traumatic brain injury. Besides, he has also been experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In his interview session with CNN, Fanone described the experience as a roller coaster; it has been up and down, he said. The first couple of weeks following the attack, Mike confessed that he continued riding high on adrenaline.
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