ZDT COFFEE CHAT_ LAST DAY FOR DOA – THEY AINT CREATORS – LAPD ENTERS THE CHAT
“Dire Consequences in That Courtroom:”
ZeroDarkTony Promises Investigations and Arrests
Anthony R. D’Amato Jr., who streams as ZeroDarkTony, opened this Rumble broadcast with a promise: he intends to identify his online critics through a “John Doe lawsuit plus private investigator,” expose them, and see them criminally charged.
ZeroDarkTony repeatedly tells viewers that felony consequences are coming. He invokes LAPD investigators, predicts arrests, and warns unnamed critics that courtroom punishment is inevitable. The livestream plays out as a running declaration that legal retaliation is already underway.
At the same time, ZeroDarkTony thanks viewers for gifted subscriptions and other support, turning a stream built on threats of lawsuits and investigations into monetized entertainment.
“I Have a Chart”
ZeroDarkTony’s Alleged ‘Mafia’ Hierarchy
ZeroDarkTony broadcasts within the online ecosystem that covers Scientology protests and commentary. His channel frequently reacts to creators documenting protests against the Church of Scientology and to critics who analyze his own streams.
During this broadcast, ZeroDarkTony repeatedly claims that his critics operate as a coordinated “gang” or “mafia.” He even describes a chart he says maps out a hierarchy of participants—from “minions” to “bosses”—placing various creators into leadership roles within the alleged structure. ZeroDarkTony offers no evidence for this organization during the stream.
Several of the figures he references are well-known participants in the anti-Scientology commentary community, including creator Scott “DOA” Hochstetter, longtime activist Tory Magoo, and large YouTube creators Aaron Smith-Levin and William Gude.
ZeroDarkTony also refers to flyers posted about him labeling him a predator. Those flyers appeared during an earlier dispute involving a teenage Scientology protester named Solomon. Solomon later obtained a restraining order against ZeroDarkTony. Court records show ZeroDarkTony faced multiple charges connected to violating that order and is currently on probation.
“Minions to Bosses”
ZeroDarkTony spends much of the stream outlining what he describes as a legal counteroffensive against his critics.
He announces that a John Doe lawsuit is coming. According to ZeroDarkTony, the lawsuit will allow him to uncover the identities of anonymous commentary channels and critics who attack him online. He pairs that plan with the hiring of a private investigator.
ZeroDarkTony does not frame the effort as a defensive legal step. He presents it as the beginning of criminal exposure for the people he believes are targeting him.
He tells viewers that once those identities are uncovered, criminal charges will follow. He repeatedly insists that felony conspiracies are already being investigated and warns that police could ultimately arrest those involved.
One of the main targets of ZeroDarkTony’s commentary is Scott “DOA” Hochstetter, another creator in the Scientology protest space. ZeroDarkTony mocks Hochstetter while predicting additional criminal charges and claiming that Hochstetter’s legal problems are only beginning.
ZeroDarkTony also accuses a critic he calls Krackhead Kenny of participating in threats and a criminal conspiracy against him.
The stream swings constantly between legal threats and personal attacks. In one moment ZeroDarkTony describes courtroom consequences for his critics. In the next he ridicules them or revisits earlier conflicts with creators in the Scientology protest community.
ZeroDarkTony brings up longtime activist Tory Magoo, referencing a previous segment in which he mocked a video of her eating a popsicle. He also mentions Aaron Smith-Levin, a former Scientologist and large YouTube creator, and William Gude, the creator behind the channel Film the Police LA / Scientology Audit.
According to ZeroDarkTony, these creators sit inside the hierarchy of the supposed “mafia” he believes targets him online.
As the stream continues, ZeroDarkTony stops speaking only about harassment and begins describing his own role in escalating the conflict. He claims he has provided videos and commentary to authorities and says he feels proud of contributing to another person’s legal trouble.
By the end of the broadcast, ZeroDarkTony no longer frames the situation as a dispute. He presents it as a campaign: identify critics, expose them, and pursue legal consequences.
Exhibits
Exhibit A
ZeroDarkTony announces the opening step of his plan: a “John Doe lawsuit plus private investigator,” paired with warnings that critics will face criminal charges once they are identified. He announced use of legal and private means to identify and pursue rivals. He says… “We’re gonna find you.”
Timestamp: 00:03:31 – 00:06:42
The host’s statement is an explicit escalation, signaling the intent to uncover adversaries’ identities through a combination of legal (John Doe lawsuit) and private (investigator) channels. The clip includes strong language and repeated warnings about “dire” courtroom consequences, aligning w legal retaliation plans. While the named targets remain vague (“you fucking terrorists”), the threat of criminal charges is central to the narrative.
Exhibit B
ZeroDarkTony accuses a critic, Krackhead Kenny, of participating in a criminal conspiracy and predicts felony consequences. ZeroDarkTony says he “can’t do anything to stop me,” and then portrays that he is in fear and that his mental health is being affected while simultaneously making harassing statements intended to cause fear.
Here, the host threatens legal repercussions: “And they’re not going to treat you nice in that courtroom.” The quote underscores the tone of retribution and the repeated suggestion that adversaries will face harsh outcomes.
Timestamp: 00:10:16 – 00:19:12
The host’s threats escalate—naming specific individuals and alleging felony-level criminal conspiracies. The passage includes aggressive language, accusations of gang involvement, sexual harassment, racist depictions, and references to law enforcement action (“the LAPD, they don’t think it’s funny”). This rhetoric blends vague but grave allegations with direct harassment and intimidation, supporting his critics’ concerns around threats/harassment/violence and incitement. No supporting evidence is provided within the clip; all allegations currently stand as contentious, self-reported claims.
He also justifies his treatment of Tory “Magoo” Christman
Exhibit C
ZeroDarkTony claims additional criminal charges are coming for Scott “DOA” Hochstetter. This segment includes the assertion: “And Fat Boy has more charges coming.” The statement continues to suggest ongoing or future criminal actions against rivals, linking the conflict to formal investigations.
Timestamp: 00:21:22 – 00:23:07
The clip situates the dispute in an ongoing cycle of legal escalation, mentioning LAPD investigations and Adult Protective Services purportedly involved on behalf of ZeroDarkTony’s mother. The use of the nickname “Fat Boy” is derisive and undermines the host’s claim to purely legal remedy, while the specific mention of law enforcement may be intended to amplify the threat. However, without corroborating input from authorities or documents, these statements remain unsubstantiated within the public record.
Exhibit D
ZeroDarkTony defends the use of violent imagery that he now describes as figurative, such as turning DOA into a rug.
This excerpt features the provocation: “How do you feel right now, fat boy?”—coupled with evil-sounding laughter and joy, while making a rhetorical attack intermixed with a metaphorical “woodchipper” threat against adversaries.
Timestamp: 00:24:27 – 00:26:12
This passage is emblematic of the stream’s aggressive rhetoric and use of metaphorical violence—while there is a disclaimer that the “woodchipper” reference is figurative, the effect is nonetheless dehumanizing and hostile. The mocking, repetitive use of a derogatory nickname contributes to the sense of targeted harassment highlighted in the risk assessment. The defense that such threats are not serious is contradicted by the overall menacing tone pervasive throughout the segment.
Exhibit E
The quote “Can we get him a good liposuction?” is used by ZeroDarkTony to ridicule rival creator Scott “DOA” Hochstetter. The remark escalates into grotesque imagery about making soap from body fat before shifting into claims that flyers labeling ZeroDarkTony a predator placed him in real-world danger.
Timestamp: 00:27:00 – 00:28:56
The combination of body-shaming humor to “what’s up gurrrrrrl?” directed at ZDT’s ally and fellow streamer “Sticker Chick” characterizes the unpredictable tone shifts in the broadcast. These segments move quickly from ridicule to claims of real-world risk to laughter reflecting the ZeroDarkTony’s portrayal as both a target and an aggressor. This segment underscores the overlapping claims of defamation, harassment, and threats.
Exhibit F
This section references legal action using a theatrical metaphor: “Bring him from the tower for his trial.” ZeroDarkTony then claims a direct role in informing authorities and expresses pride in contributing to Scott “DOA” Hochstetter’s legal troubles, including monitoring conditions such as an ankle monitor. ZeroDarkTony has frequently stated during streams that he passes information about Hochstetter to Kendrick Moxon, a lawyer associated with the Church of Scientology.
Timestamp: 00:40:06 – 00:41:58
ZeroDarkTony portrays himself as actively involved in the legal pressure facing Hochstetter. During the segment, he says he provided videos and commentary to authorities and states he is “very happy” to have played a role in the situation. The comments blend legal posturing with open gloating about a rival’s loss of freedom.
While ZeroDarkTony frames his actions as assisting in the prosecution of DOA, the stream provides no independent corroboration that his information contributed to any legal measures he references.
Tags: livestream, threats, harassment, legal-action, doxxing, monetization, rumble, private-investigator, LAPD, criminal-conspiracy
Sources
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