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Anthony R. D’Amato, Jr., also known as ZeroDarkTony, issued a direct physical warning to unnamed critics and outlined plans for legal action against anonymous online accounts during an October 5, 2026 YouTube livestream. The stream included repeated hostile remarks directed at people D’Amato claimed were following him, discussing him, and sending threatening messages to individuals in his circle. D’Amato also solicited financial support from his audience, framing litigation as a community effort.
“I Know Exactly What to Say to Get Them Chirping”
During an extended segment addressing critics he described as too afraid to show themselves, D’Amato told the audience he had been at a farmers market without incident and challenged unnamed individuals to approach him in person. He stated that he maintained a collection of screenshots of people discussing following him, which he described as evidence. The remarks cycled between mockery and a direct warning about physical proximity to him.
Later in the stream, D’Amato shifted to discussing legal strategy. He described attorneys as the mechanism for unmasking anonymous accounts, citing their ability to subpoena John Does, and stated he had “a thousand reasons” to pursue that route. He closed by soliciting Cash App and Venmo contributions, describing “behind the scenes talks” about how to proceed and stating the outcome would benefit the broader community.
Exhibit A
D’Amato warns unnamed critics directly: “See what happens if you come near me… So you better stay in your fucking basement. That’s all I’m saying.” He then adds that no one approached him at the farmers market and that critics are “always wrong like 100% wrong.”
Timestamps: 00:33:58 – 00:35:58 | Watch with a free accountD’Amato conditions the warning on physical proximity, telling critics to “stay in your fucking basement” immediately after saying “see what happens if you come near me.” The remarks are addressed to unnamed individuals he characterizes throughout the segment as online critics unwilling to identify themselves publicly. The clip establishes the language used and its framing as a response to perceived provocation.
Exhibit B
D’Amato describes the legal mechanism he intends to use: “Because when lawyers put together the proper paperwork, they can subpoena John Doe’s.” He then references a specific unnamed person he says has been “sending disgusting things and making threats over the phones,” adding, “Telegram for Coco,” and stating, “whoever these people are think that they can, you know, just do this with impunity and that’s not the case.”
Timestamps: 01:07:39 – 01:11:10 | Watch with a free accountD’Amato frames the subpoena discussion as an ethical legal process, noting “it has to be ethical and there has to be a reason,” while asserting he has “a thousand reasons.” He closes the segment by saying, “I think everybody can read between the lines and understand what I’m talking about,” leaving the specific targets unnamed on stream. The clip documents both the stated legal intent and the deliberately vague way D’Amato characterized the individuals he said he would pursue.
Exhibit C
D’Amato taunts critics for not appearing publicly: “Why wouldn’t you want to come into court and let your story be heard, huh? You know why? Because your chicken’s shit.” He follows that with, “You’ll never be at my level. That’s why you always follow me and try and get your nose in my asshole.”
Timestamps: 01:27:44 – 01:29:41 | Watch with a free accountD’Amato cites a “112th screenshot” of people discussing following him, which he describes as accumulating evidence. The segment shifts between court-focused language and sustained personal mockery directed at unnamed critics. The clip connects the evidence-gathering claims in earlier segments to an explicitly adversarial framing of any potential legal proceeding.
The subpoenas D’Amato issued earlier were aimed at gathering information about his targets from various platforms, yet he keeps repeating the same claims about appearing in court, even though he never issued subpoenas for anyone’s appearance.
Exhibit D
Closing the stream, D’Amato tells the audience: “It’s unfortunate that they wanted to take it this far, but you know, we are going to expose who they are and we’re going to bring them to the place of accountability in a courtroom.” He asks viewers to contribute via Cash App and Venmo and describes ongoing “behind the scenes talks” about how to proceed.
Timestamps: 01:34:15 – 01:36:09 | Watch with a free accountD’Amato frames the litigation goal as benefiting not just himself but the broader community, stating, “It’s not just me that this is going to benefit.” He closes with “Tick tock. Scooby Doo time’s coming,” before signing off warmly toward his audience. The clip establishes that the financial solicitation and the stated legal strategy were delivered as a single, continuous appeal to viewers.
Taken together, the four clips document D’Amato’s physical warning language, his stated litigation strategy, his framing of anonymous critics as identifiable targets, and his public fundraising appeal, all within a single October 5, 2026 broadcast.
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- Date: 2026-10-05
- Stream ID: YOUTUBE · aV_Q7JYHoNw
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