Friday 20 May 2022 03:52 AM Dave Chappelle attacker, 23, is charged with attempted murder after 'stabbing ... trends now
The man who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage at a Los Angeles concert now faces attempted murder charges after the confrontation led officials in Los Angeles to figuring out he was the man they were looking for.
Isaiah Lee, 23, has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his roommate back in December.
DA George Gascon's office is crediting the publicity surrounding Lee's attack on Chappelle with helping the victim identify his alleged attacker.
'The publicity generated by the attack on Mr. Chappelle helped police solve this crime,' said Gascón in a statement. 'The incident that occurred at the Hollywood Bowl was misdemeanor conduct 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.'
Lee pleaded not guilty to the stabbing charge. He is scheduled to return to court on June 2.
Isaiah Lee, 23, has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his roommate back in December
Lee had previously allegedly jumped on stage and tried to attack Dave Chappelle, who was able to sidestep his attacker and avoid injury. Lee had been carrying a knife and inside a replica gun
According to Gascon, Lee stabbed his roommate during a fight at a 'transitional housing apartment,' ABC7 reported. The victim had reported the attack to cops but could not initially identify Lee as the one who had done it.
Lee had initially pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor counts at his arraignment on Friday during which the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office declined to issue felony charges in the incident with Chappelle.
He faces just 18 months in jail if convicted of that charge.
Lee, ran on stage at the Hollywood Bowl yielding a knife that was hidden inside a replica gun as he attempted to tackled Chappelle, 48.
The comedian was able to sidestep Lee and was unharmed. The attacker was then arrested at the scene, and taken to hospital with a broken arm.
Lee, 23, was slapped with four misdemeanor crimes including battery, possession of a weapon with intent to assault, unauthorized access to the stage area during a performance and commission of an act that delays the event or interferes with the performer. He faces 18 months in count jail if convicted.
Lee suffered a broken arm after security arrested him and took him off stage
At Friday's court hearing, Lee's attorney said the the man never brandished his concealed weapon at any time when he stormed the stage.
Lee is due back in court for a pretrial hearing on Friday, May 20.
Chappelle has not yet publicly reacted to the decision, but during a comedy show on Thursday night, the comedian revealed that he has spoken with the attacker.
Chappelle said that he asked police whether he could speak to Lee, who had stormed onto
