'There is nothing I can do': Bam Margera's brother Jess Margera claims 'Jackass' star is 'dying'
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Bam Margera is "dying" after his battle over drug addiction, said his brother Jess Margera. In an emotional Instagram story, Jess shared a picture of him and Bam together and wrote, "I hope none of you have to hurt as much as me right now. He is dying and there is nothing I can do about it."
However, on Sunday, April 30, Jess claimed on Twitter that he might have "permanent hearing damage" after the 'Jackass' star attacked him. He also threatened to file a lawsuit against Bam for lost wages. "If that’s the case all of my band's upcoming touring income he will be sued for and I will f*****g win. I’m not a fun enemy to have," he tweeted. He also added that the money received would be donated to mental health programs.
RELATED ARTICLES
'Get it together': 'Jackass' fans concerned as Bam Margera arrested for second time in a month
Bam Margera FOUND: 'Jackass' star escaped facility due to lack of 'celebrity care'
'Every band member from every band' will sue Bam
The 44-year-old CKY drummer later clarified his tweet saying that not only would he be the one filing the suit against his brother but he would also be sued by "every band member from every band [sic] lost income from canceling, crew members, tour bus companies, management commissions, concert promoters, booking agencies and accountants."
Oh and just to be clear it’s not just going to be me suing bam for causing my hearing damage, it will be every band member from every bands lost income from canceling, crew members, tour bus companies, management commissions, concert promoters, booking agencies and accountants
— Jess Margera (@jessmargera) April 30, 2023
Last week, the 43-year-old troubled reality star turned himself in after cops issued an arrest warrant over his attack on his family, reported Page Six. He had been battling his meth addiction following which he had a breakdown, claimed Jess.
'My brother made false accusations of me being on meth'
Talking to the media outlet, the 'Viva La Bam' alum's lawyer, Michael van der Veen stated that following the arraignment, his client has pleaded not guilty. On Friday, April 28, Bam announced on social media that for the sake of Phoenix, his son, he would stop drinking.
Posting a picture of himself holding what seemed to be test results, he refused his brother accusing him of using meth. "Well, my brother made false accusations of me being on meth," and added that he went along with his lawyers to prove his brother's allegations wrong by getting tested for drugs and claimed the test was negative.
In a later post, he accepted an offer to get clean after former NBA player Lamar Odom said that he would provide a rehab facility free of charge for Bam in his new facility in California. "Lamar Odom, I just heard your message. Yes, I do want your help," Bam responded.
