Anthony Krayenhagen, the Ceres comedian accused of making death threats against Stanislaus County Supervisor Channce Condit, was released from jail Jan. 29 after an administrative hold was lifted, ending more than two months in custody. His bail, originally set at $750,000, had been reduced to $150,000 on Jan. 15.

An administrative hold is a temporary court‑ordered restriction that prevents a defendant from bailing out until another agency or court resolves a pending issue. Once the hold was dropped, Krayenhagen posted bail the same day.

Condit, whose District 5 includes Newman and Crows Landing, said the threats stem from a Sept. 9 confrontation at the Che’root Cigar Lounge in Modesto, where he witnessed an argument between Krayenhagen and 209 Times founder Motec Sanchez.

Condit had stopped by the lounge on his birthday, which coincided with a comedy night featuring Krayenhagen, who performs as “Anthony K.” Sanchez also arrived with a staff member, and the two sat near Condit.

During a comedy set, two women approached their seating area. Krayenhagen called out for them to quiet down, saying they were disrupting the show. Sanchez recognized one of the women, who had previously teased Krayenhagen in jest.

Krayenhagen then directed comments at Sanchez and his staffer, reportedly saying: “I know you guys are just out there trying to get some p---y but leave those prostitutes alone until after the show. There’s just like 20 minutes left.”

Sanchez said he felt insulted on behalf of the women but chose not to respond. Condit said he remained an uninvolved witness.

Later, Krayenhagen approached the group again, implying Sanchez didn’t belong because he was from Stockton “where they have all the money.” According to Condit, Krayenhagen then brought over a tin cup and asked him to tip the comedians “for disrespecting the comedians.” Sanchez admitted telling him to “get the f--- out of here.”

Krayenhagen became more aggressive, at one point calling Sanchez a white supremacist. Sanchez is of mixed Mexican and European heritage. Sanchez and his group left the lounge, vowing not to return.

Condit said he never inserted himself into the argument and was simply a bystander.

“Krayenhagen went out of his way to entice a physical altercation with Sanchez,” Condit said. “And I was a witness to that and I was in proximity to that.”

Days later, Condit attempted to mediate by arranging a meeting between Sanchez and the lounge manager. Sanchez asked the club to stop featuring Krayenhagen, citing racial epithets. The owners declined, saying that was part of his act. Condit suggested a three‑month hiatus, but the club opted not to ban him.

The 209 Times published an account of the incident on Sept. 16, which further inflamed tensions. Months later, Krayenhagen approached Condit seeking help in getting the article removed. Condit told him he had no authority over the publication, which he said “set him off.”

In an Oct. 11 performance at Che’root—later posted online by The Cabal, a Stockton‑based satirical site—Krayenhagen escalated his attacks on Sanchez, mocking his appearance and calling him a “scum blackmailer.” He also referenced the 2001 scandal involving Condit’s grandfather, former Congressman Gary Condit.

Condit said the video was unrelated to the Sept. 9 incident and that Krayenhagen did not know he was present that night.

According to Condit, the situation turned criminal during a profanity‑laced phone call in which Krayenhagen allegedly threatened him, saying:
“I know people in these streets you never want to meet… You don’t want to find out what can happen white boy if you test me… It’s on‑sight with you whenever I see you next… You and your white p---- a-- friends are green lit.”

Condit reported the call to Sheriff Jeff Dirkse, and detectives obtained an arrest warrant the next day. Less than 24 hours later, Krayenhagen allegedly called again, repeating that Condit was “green lit,” a phrase commonly interpreted as authorization to harm someone.

Krayenhagen also posted online accusing Condit of “cyberstalking” him and referencing the Chandra Levy case, writing: “I won’t be an easy case – just clarity.”

Condit described the comedian’s behavior as “very unhinged and unpredictable.”

Krayenhagen is currently barred from contacting Condit under a criminal restraining order, and the two are also involved in a separate civil restraining order case. Krayenhagen’s next scheduled court hearing is set for April 9.

Jeff Benziger contributed to this report.