Overview

• In May, a Connecticut judge dismissed Radke’s defamation claim under the state’s anti-SLAPP statute and ordered him to cover Fantano’s legal fees.
• Fantano’s new video explains he invoked anti-SLAPP to defend what he describes as his free speech and journalistic rights.
• He details filing missteps by Radke’s team, including initially suing a different Anthony Fantano in San Diego and listing the wrong middle initial when serving him.
• The dispute traces back to Fantano’s 2023 video titled “This Guy Sucks” following a public feud, which Radke alleged showed malice and fraud.
• Radke has released his own response video to the ruling, while Fantano signals he may publish further analysis of Radke’s statements.