Dave Chappelle attack: Man who attacked comedian charged with attempted murder of his roommate
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The man who is accused of tackling comedian Dave Chappelle on stage with a replica gun and knife during a performance has been charged with attempted murder in a separate case. “The publicity generated by the attack on Mr Chappelle helped police solve this crime,” said Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón in the statement. It comes as the Los Angeles DA office did not file felony charges against Mr Lee in a high-profile case involving the alleged assault on Chappelle. This photo combination provided by the Los Angeles Police Department shows the fake handgun with the real knife blade that the man had carried when he was seen tackling comedian Dave Chappelle Mr Lee pleaded not guilty in both cases.
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Dave Chappelle attacker, 23, is charged with attempted murder after 'stabbing his roommate'
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Man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle charged with unrelated attempted murder
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The attack on Dave Chappelle didn't constitute a felony, LA DA says
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No felony charge for man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage
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Dave Chappelle attacker will not face felony charges
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L.A. city attorney charges suspect in Dave Chappelle attack at Hollywood Bowl
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Dave Chappelle tackled during comedy show, police arrest man
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Dave Chappelle attack suspect Isaiah Lee charged with assault with a deadly weapon
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Dave Chappelle: Man with knife blade and replica gun attacks comedian during Netflix is a Joke festival
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After attack on Dave Chappelle, comics worry that it’s ‘gettin’ dangerous out here’
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Dave Chappelle was physically attacked in the middle of his performance in LA
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Dave Chappelle's accused attacker pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges
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