Overview

• Footage released by TMZ shows comedian Theo Von grabbing Jason Saitta by the throat during a confrontation at The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville on May 2, 2025.
• The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department investigated the incident following a misdemeanor assault complaint but decided not to pursue charges.
• Sources claim Saitta and his group had been harassing Von with threatening language prior to the physical altercation.
• Von’s representatives have declined to comment on the incident, which occurred one day before his scheduled performance at Bridgestone Arena as part of his 'Return of the Rat' tour.
• The case is officially closed, but the video has drawn significant public and media attention as Von continues his national stand-up tour.