The alleged attacker of legendary comedian Dave Chapelle has pleaded no contest to a battery charge.
Isaiah Lee Chappelle, 24, was sentenced to 270 days in jail on charges of battery and trespassing during a live broadcast after punching him on stage. at the Hollywood Bowl in California.
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Dave Chappelle.
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Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer initially charged Lee four misdemeanors battery, possession of a weapon for the purpose of assault, trespassing on stage during a performance and performing an act that delays or interferes with a performer.
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Police said at the time that Lee was carrying a replica gun with a blade when Chappelle was attacked during the Hollywood Bowl show.
Isaiah Lee took no contest to attack comedian Dave Chappelle on stage in May 2022.
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Lee told the Post during a prison interview that Chappelle’s anti-LGBTQ+ jokes “triggered” him and Will Smith hitting on Chris Rock “Inspired” him at the 2022 Oscars.
Dave Chappelle performs in concert at Radio City Music Hall on June 19, 2014 in New York City.
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“I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know why,” Lee told the publication. “I want him to know that next time he’ll consider having his material moderated by people he can influence.”
Lee is awaiting trial in 2021 on an unrelated attempted murder charge in the attempted stabbing death of his roommate. He is being held on $1 million bail for attempted murder.
Fox News’ Janelle Ash and Larry Fink contributed to this report.