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Former 94 WIP Operations Manager Receives Sentence for Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction
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Former WIP and WYSP programmer Andy Bloom was given a 108-month sentence following his March conviction on two second degree felony counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.
Two-thirds of the nine-year sentence is expected to be served in jail, the remaining third on parole, with a 10-year probation period to follow. Bloom is 63 years old and the victim is a relative, according to public records.
Prior to sentencing, a handful of documents were uploaded to the Minnesota court system, one a 32-page collection of character references supporting a motion to put Bloom on probation in lieu of imprisonment. In response is an eight-page letter from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, and Assistant County Attorney, Paige Starkey, asking the judge to deny the motion and incarcerate Bloom for a time period between 90 and 108 months.
In the letter itself, the county attorneys say they have a recording of a phone call, made from prison, between Bloom and his brother:
Defendant’s conduct after being convicted and while being held in the Hennepin County jail demonstrates his lack of sincere remorse. By way of example, the State offers a recorded phone call from the Hennepin County jail from March 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM in which Defendant speaks to his brother, Gregg Bloom. During the call, Defendant and his brother discuss the subject that preoccupied the vast majority of their communications after the verdict: preventing Defendant’s ex-wife and children from ever receiving or inheriting money from Defendant.”
Defendant: “I’m fucked. This is the end of my life. This is how my life ends. I’m okay with it. I just wanna get it over with. This is not acceptable [inaudible] so let’s move the process so the money is safe so that bitch and my kids can never touch a penny of it. Let them live in poverty. Let them grow up the way she grew up. Let them have miserable lives.
It’s argued that “These comments are just a small sample of Defendant’s recorded phone calls, but they are very representative of his attitude and state-of-mind as expressed in numerous calls.”
The attorneys also argued that Bloom should not be granted leniency because of his conduct during court proceedings:
Defendant was equally disrespectful to counsel for the State and, most importantly, to the Court. After opening statements, Defendant turned to one of the prosecutors at counsel table and loudly whispered, “You are a piece of shit.” Throughout the trial, Defendant repeatedly had outbursts and audibly protested the Court’s rulings and stated numerous times that he was not receiving “a fair trial.” Defendant’s behavior in the courtroom is an accurate reflection of his criminal conduct in this case: He does not believe the rules (or laws) apply to him. This factor weighs strongly against a departure.
The letters in support of Bloom were written by a combination of family members and current and former radio executives and hosts that worked with Bloom in the past.
Among them:
- Jim Loftus, former CBS Radio Vice President
- Scott Segelbaum, a Philadelphia radio marketing veteran
- longtime WFAN program director Mark Chernoff
- former WIP hosts Josh Innes and Steve Trevelise
- Trevelise’s wife
- Innes’ agent
- Philly radio programmer Jill Speckman
- Jeffrey Smulyan of Emmis Corporation
- retired radio veteran Art Vuolo
- former Daily News and Courier-Post writer Chuck Darrow
The letters follow a common theme, vouching for Bloom’s character while asking for leniency and a future opportunity for Bloom to reconcile with his family. Innes says, for instance, “I’m not writing to challenge the decisions that have been made. Only want to share my personal experience with Andy.“
In the letter is a personal anecdote attesting to Bloom’s thoughtfulness and consideration following the death of Innes’ dog.
Another supporter wrote this, in part:
While am (sic) generally aware of the situation that brings him before the Court, want to emphasize that my support is based on lifetime of knowing him to be good citizen, dependable friend, and someone who has lived, for the overwhelming majority of his life, in law-abiding and self-sacrificing way.
In the original argument made by Bloom’s lawyer, it’s summarized that:
Mr. Bloom is convicted of his first ever felony offense at 63 years old, he has a long history of employment and being a contributing member of society, there is little to no risk of recidivism, he expressed that he is very sorry for the pain, suffering, and confusion he has caused his (victim), finally, he and society would be best suited if he were to complete a local jail term and were able to complete intensive outpatient treatment.
It’s argued by the defense that Bloom is also suffering from mental and physical ailments that would only be made worse by incarceration.
Note, of course, that the conviction had already been handed down before the request for probation and compiling of support letters. The county attorneys asked for a sentence between 90 and 108 months, per Minnesota sentencing guidelines, and received the full 108 months, so the judge acted on the state recommendation.
According to court records, Bloom is currently being held “for commit/transport order,” and expected to be moved out of Hennepin County jail.
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com