The Los Angeles District Attorney's office declined to file felony charges, but city officials have charged Isaiah Lee with misdemeanors.
during a show at the Hollywood Bowl on May 3.
"This alleged attack has got to have consequences, and this afternoon my office has filed charges alleging battery, possession of a weapon with intent to assault, and charges relating to interfering with a performance," city attorney Mike Feuer said in a video."My office takes protecting public safety extremely seriously and we're going to vigorously prosecute this case."
The altercation happened late Tuesday night after the suspect, Isaiah Lee, ran onstage as Chappelle was ending his show.Although Lee was carrying the weapon, it was not clear whether he had taken it out as he confronted Chappelle. Lee was cornered after Chappelle broke free, and security was seen beating the suspect in front of the audience.
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