“That brings an end to this edition of The Big Dumb Show. Don’t take any crap from anybody,” says John DeBella everyday when he signs off the morning show on 102.9 WMGK.
Ironically, John DeBella is in trouble for forcing his crap on other people. His former on-air partner, Jen Neill Posner, has filed a sexual harassment suit against DeBella. The lawsuit alleges “egregious, gross, and degrading sex-based harassment.” Posner claims the legendary Philly DJ subjected her to more than a decade of physical and verbal harassment. (1)
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that DeBella “grabbed her breasts on several occasions during her time at WMGK, and repeatedly asked her to perform oral sex on him, among other inappropriate behaviors. Additionally, she says in the suit that DeBella pressed his groin against her multiple times, and once put her hand on his genital area. DeBella also allegedly referred to Neill as “Bitch” in the WMGK office, the lawsuit claims.” (2)
“Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are removing our advertisements from this program.”
— Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Former on-air personality of the WMGK 102.9 Morning Show, Jen Posner, has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against John DeBella. [1, 2, 3]
The John Debella Show
Jennifer “Posner” Neill, was DeBella’s co-host on the radio morning show between 2010 and 2016. During that time, she claims to have been sexually harassed on a multitude of occasions. In 2016, Posner filed a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; however, the owner’s of the radio station, Beasley Broadcast Group, failed to take action against DeBella. Instead, Posner was re-assigned as a traffic reporter.
Despite the lawsuit John DeBella remains on the air. Local listeners have started a boycott against the sponsors of the John DeBella Show, including:
Wawa
Xfinity
Comcast
Uber
Verizon
Geico
Rotorooter
Tires Plus
DeBoer
Bath Fitter
Kitchen Saver
Two Men and a Truck
Mattress Warehouse
1-800-Got-Junk
CertaPro.com Painters
Freedom Mill Work
New Jersey Transit (NJT)
New Jersey (NJ) Lottery
TMobile
Sprint
Lazy Boy
Norwegian Cruise Line
Valley Forge Casino Resort
Sugarhouse Casino
Jefferson Health
WeBuyAnyCar.com
Pennington One Step Complete
Harvest Season Grill & Wine Bar
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Crystal Farms Cheese
Dunkin’ Donuts
Theovernight.org (suicide prevention)
Mercy Health
Entenmann’s
GNC Health And Nutrition
Widener University
Temple Lung Center / Temple Med
Norristown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Colonial Hyundai of Downingtown
Marlton Tavern
Pep Boys
Giant
Acme
Whole Foods Market
Lidl Grocery
Coke
K-12 PA Public Cyber Charter School | CCA
Crystal Farms Cheese
Fat Jacks
Maxwell House
Thomas’ English Muffins
Kalahari Resort Poconos
Sequoia Out Back
Marlton Tavern
InDeed.com
AlwaysBestCare.com
Franklin Institute
Villa Nova University
Ticketmaster
Seabrook Treatment Center
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Jack Frost Mountain / Ski Resort
Floor & Decor
Amazon Echo / Alexa
Nabisco
The Atlantic City Boat Show
Riches In Flipping Real Estate
Jason’s Painting and Home Remodeling
Goodyear
Rothman Institute
Powerball
Dr. Lyle Back
Einstein Spine
Ocean City, MD
Wendy’s
Strayer.edu | Strayer® University
Creamery Tire
Advance Auto Parts
Visit Myrtle Beach SC
Citizen’s Bank
Homespirewindows.com
Freedom Millwork
Niece Lumber
Timeshare Exit Team
Honda
Jeep
Nissan
Jack Del Toyota
Concord Pet
Penn Medicine
NJM Car Insurance
AAA Auto
MGK’s Locals Only Beer Fest
Rocket Mortgage
Rain a Tribute to The Beatles
Main Line Health
University of the Sciences
QuickBooks
T. Rowe Price
Santander Bank
Bruce Willis in Death Wish
BIC Flex Razors
The Casper® Mattress
Pella Windows & Doors
Norman Carpet
Lemon Law / Kimmel & Silverman (website)
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sono Bello
Thompson BMW
Resorts Casino
Fox Business Temple
Brit Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute at the Kimmel Center)
Procter & Gamble
Hasbro
Delilah’s – The Gentlemen’s Club & Steakhouse (website)
Philly Pops
Removed from the list (see below):
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs – PA.gov
FEEDBACK
February 21, 2018
Dear Mr. Keegan (Sales Manager WMGK):
I am writing an article about the sponsors of the John DeBella Show and would appreciate your help in verifying the accuracy, as well as, the complete listing.
Thank you. I shall await your advice.
Sincerely,
Daniel Brouse
cc: Bill Weston (Program Director)
Beasley Broadcast Group
February 23, 2018
To: Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Are you aware tax payer dollars are being spent on an accused sexual predator?
Your advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.
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February 27, 2018
“Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are removing our advertisements from this program.”
Ali Fogarty | Communications Director
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
One Penn Center, 5th Floor
2601 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
New Jersey Lottery
February 28, 2018
RE: John DeBella / WMGK Radio Advertisements
To whom it may concern:
Are you aware your marketing dollars are being spent on an accused sexual predator?
Your advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.
Are you aware your marketing dollars are sponsoring an accused sexual predator? Norman Carpet advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.
Are you aware your marketing dollars are sponsoring an accused sexual predator?
Wawa advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.
Thank you. I shall await your advice.
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March 1, 2018
Hello King Arthur Publishing,
Thank you for reaching out to us; it’s so nice to hear from you! We have reported the details of your feedback to our Marketing Department for review and assessment. They will ensure our logo or advertising is not being used in any locations that may affect the Wawa Brand. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If we can further assist you, please feel free to respond to this email. Have a nice day!
Ashlie D
Associate Owner Since 2011
Contact Center Analyst
Procter & Gamble
March 1, 2018
To whom it may concern:
I am writing an article about the lawsuit against John DeBella and Beasley Media for sexual harassment.
Are you aware your marketing dollars are sponsoring an accused sexual predator?
Procter & Gamble advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.
Are you aware your marketing dollars are being spent on an accused sexual predator?
Your advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.
John DeBella Accused of Sexual Harassment by Former WMGK Co-Host, Philadelphia Magazine (2/20/2018) egregious, gross, and degrading sex-based harassment “In a lawsuit, Jennifer Neill — known on the air as Jen Posner — says the legendary Philly DJ subjected her to more than a decade of physical and verbal harassment.”
Lawsuit accuses 102.9 WMGK radio host John DeBella of sexual harassment The Philadelphia Inquirer (February 19, 2018) “… grabbed her breasts on several occasions during her time at WMGK, and repeatedly asked her to perform oral sex on him, among other inappropriate behaviors. Additionally, she says in the suit that DeBella pressed his groin against her multiple times, and once put her hand on his genital area. DeBella also allegedly referred to Neill as “Bitch” in the WMGK office, the lawsuit claims.”
WEST CHESTER, PA — On October 2, 2017, Borough Manager Michael Cotter took “an indefinite leave of absence.” The latest controversy for Mr. Cotter has to do with signing an unauthorized check for $600,000; however this is not the only controversy facing the former Borough Manager.
Michael Cotter at a Busking Ordinance Public Hearing
For a good portion of 2016, Michael Cotter pushed the West Chester “Footloose” Busking Ordinance through Borough Council. Several public hearings were held and drastic revisions were made and voted into law. In 2017, the Borough started requiring street performers to get licensed. With the license, a copy of the the ordinance is issued.
After the first permit was issued, it was discovered that the Borough Code is the original draft of the ordinance without any of the revisions. There are many unconstitutional aspects of what the Borough has done. The lawyer for the Borough noted during the public hearings that the drafted ordinance would make it illegal for “a two-year-old to draw a chalk dinosaur on the sidewalk.” The published code also declares it is against the law for anybody to read within 100 feet of a library.
The following are illegal without a permit: acting, singing, playing musical instruments, pantomime, juggling, magic, dancing, reading, puppetry, sidewalk art (working with nonpermanent, water-soluble media, i.e., chalk, pastels, or watercolors directly on the pavement), and reciting.
Under no circumstances — even with a permit — can the above performances occur within 100 feet of “a school, library, or church while in session, or a hospital at any time.”
On March 27, 2017, the Borough was contacted about the problem, and Borough Manager Michael Cotter stated, “The correct version is in the process of being posted.”
The problem was not corrected. In August and September, several instances of a West Chester Police officer(s) trying to enforce the wrong ordinance were reported.
On September 27, 2017, Michael Cotter was again contacted:
Dear Mr. Cotter,
Quite some time has passed since the Borough published the wrong “busking ordinance”. (http://ecode360.com/31784800 )
On March 27, 2017, you (Borough Manager Michael Cotter) stated, “The correct version is in the process of being posted.”
Since that time, reports of rogue police officers trying to enforce the wrong law have surfaced.
Your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated.
As of publication date, we have not received a reply.
