Dave Chappelle’s alleged attacker has now been charged with attempted murder.
’s alleged attacker has been charged with attempted murder.as part of the Netflix Is A Joke festival, with LAPD officers later confirming they were holding Isaiah Lee in custody.Prosecutors alleged that Lee stabbed his roommate during a fight at a transitional housing apartment back in December 2021 and the victim reported the incident to police, identifying Lee as the perpetrator shortly after the incident with Dave.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement: ‘The publicity generated by the attack on Mr. Chappelle helped police solve this crime.and rightfully referred to the City Attorney’s Office. Based on the nature and severity of the December attack, Mr. Lee is now facing felony charges which my office will prosecute.’
The DA noted that the alleged victim recognised Lee from the coverage of Chappelle’s attack, with that information used to track him down.It’s said Lee pleaded not guilty and will appear in court on at the beginning of June. The attempted murder charge comes just weeks after the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Isaiah Lee has been charged with battery, possession of a weapon with intent to assault, unauthorised access to the stage area during a performance and commission of an act that delays an event or interferes with a performer following the incident during Chappelle’s show.
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