Mike Missanelli reportedly tried to attack JAKIB Sports owner after court hearing

97.5 The Fanatic host Mike Missanelli is embroiled in a legal battle with JAKIB Media owner Joe Krause, claiming he is owed tens of thousands of dollars for unpaid work. The conflict escalated on Thursday during a court hearing in Montgomery County, culminating in accusations of a verbal and physical altercation.

Mike Missanelli vs. JAKIB Media: The Lawsuit Explained

At the heart of the dispute is Missanelli’s allegation that Krause owes him $85,000 for services rendered. Krause disputes this claim, asserting that Missanelli did not fulfill his contractual obligations. The case reached the courtroom after months of tensions, with Thursday’s hearing addressing a motion for a gag order following an earlier injunction filed by Krause on October 28th.

JAKIB Media’s Allegations Against Mike Missanelli

After the hearing, JAKIB Media’s official Twitter account shared an update, alleging a post-hearing confrontation:

Update on the Mike Missanelli Lawsuit

Following today’s court hearing in Norristown, where JAKIB Sports declined a $40,000 settlement offer, an incident occurred involving Mike Missanelli. He verbally threatened & attempted to physically attack our founder, Joe Krause, in the…

— JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) November 21, 2024

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“Following today’s court hearing in Norristown, where JAKIB Sports declined a $40,000 settlement offer, an incident occurred involving Mike Missanelli. He verbally threatened & attempted to physically attack our founder, Joe Krause, in the courthouse lobby by the elevators after the hearing.

We will not stand down to Mike Missanelli, and we will not be bullied. He did not fulfill his contract, and he knows it. A police report is being filed tonight with the Norristown Police Department, and we are prepared to press charges. JAKIB Sports is committed to seeing this through the proper legal channels.”

JAKIB Media asserts that no settlement was reached and that they plan to pursue legal action, including filing a police report against Missanelli.

Mike Missanelli Denies Confrontation Claims

Missanelli swiftly responded to JAKIB’s accusations, denying any physical altercation and accusing Krause of spreading falsehoods. In a statement, he said:

“Joe Krause lost his court case with me today and was obviously sour after the fact. I turned down his settlement offer of less than half of the $85,000 that he owes me for services rendered. He has repeatedly tried to circumvent payment to many he employed for his fledgling company, and I have begun the process of legal action to recover what he owes me. There was no physical altercation other than his failed, belligerent attempt to get into the elevator with my attorney and myself.”

Missanelli also alleged that Krause has a history of avoiding payments to former employees.

What’s Next?

Joe Krause has indicated he will file a police report regarding the alleged incident, which could add another layer of complexity to this contentious legal battle. Meanwhile, the lawsuit over unpaid compensation will proceed through the courts.

While Thursday’s hearing offered no resolution, it underscored the deep divisions between the two parties. As both sides continue to dispute the facts, the legal and public relations battle is likely far from over.

Stay tuned for further updates on the Mike Missanelli lawsuit as new developments unfold.