ZeroDarkTony's Erased History of Violence

What happens when a criminal case results in a conviction — and later vanishes from public search?

In this episode, we review Los Angeles court records related to a 2018 domestic violence prosecution involving Anthony D’Amato, known online as ZeroDarkTony. Using sworn declarations and docket entries, we walk through the timeline of the case, the plea, the sentence, and the eventual "expungement" under California law.

We also examine how expungement works, what remains visible to law enforcement, and what may not appear in common background checks.

This episode is based entirely on verified sources, court filings, and public records.