Find out “Was Dave Chapelle SNL Arrested?” Fans are speculating as to whether SNL’s Dave Chapelle has been detained. Read this article to learn more about the incident.
An audience member stormed the stage as Chappelle exited it following his performance, the Los Angeles Police Department reported, lunging at him and knocking him to the ground.
Sims said that Dave Chappelle broke sales records for a comedian by celebrating four nights of comedy and music at the Hollywood Bow. She added that despite the unpleasant and unsettling nature of the occurrence, Chappelle continued the show.
Was Dave Chapelle SNL Arrested?
No, Dave Chapelle from SNL is not arrested. However, a man attacked Dave on stage at the Hollywood bowl.
According to the District Attorney’s Office, the man accused of attacking comedian Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his roommate at a transitional housing facility in December.
Isaiah Lee is scheduled to return to court on June 2 after entering a not-guilty plea to the felony charge.
In the initial attack, Lee was identified and apprehended thanks in part to the publicity that followed the Chappelle incident, according to the prosecution.
The county public defender’s office did not immediately respond to a message left asking a lawyer representing Lee for comment.
After allegedly rushing the stage and tackling Chappelle during his stand-up performance at the Hollywood Bowl on May 3, Lee was taken into custody.
What Did Dave Chapelle Do?
Dave Chapelle didn’t do anything to the attacker. In fact, he continued the show like nothing serious happened.
The comedian’s spokesperson Carla Sims claims Chappelle “refuses to allow last night’s incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment.”
Sims noted that Dave Chappelle broke sales records for a comedian by celebrating four nights of comedy and music at the Hollywood Bow. She added that despite the unfortunate and disturbing nature of the incident, Chappelle continued the show.
What Did Isaiah Lee Do? His Charges Details
Lee, 23, is accused of charging Chappelle while brandishing a toy gun with a switchblade as the comedian was performing this month’s Netflix Is a Joke Festival.
He entered a not-guilty plea to four misdemeanor counts of battery, having a weapon with the intent to assault, entering the stage area without authorization while performance was in progress, and interfering with a performer or delaying an event.
The replica handgun he was carrying had a large blade that folded out like a pocket knife, according to the Police, who also released a picture of the object.
Chappelle finished the performance that was a part of the comedy festival “Netflix Is a Joke” without getting hurt.
Lee, who was initially detained on suspicion of assault with a dangerous weapon, is still incarcerated in place of bail of $30,000. He was instructed to stay at least 100 yards away from Chappelle and the Hollywood Bowl if he successfully posted bail and was granted release.
In a video statement announcing the charges, City Attorney Mike Feuer said that the alleged attack had to have repercussions and that his office takes protecting public safety very seriously and will vigorously pursue this case.
Where Is Dave Chapelle Now?
Since the assault, Chappelle is helping with the ongoing Police investigation into this incident and Lee has remained in jail. Thankfully, no harm was done to Chappelle.
Lee entered a not-guilty plea to misdemeanor charges of battery, having a weapon with the intent to assault, and two counts of interfering with a public event. According to the Police, Lee was hospitalized with minor wounds. Per the press release, a $30,000 bond has been set for Lee’s detention.
Netflix strongly defends the right of stand-up comedians to perform onstage without fear of violence, according to a spokesperson who spoke to USA TODAY on their behalf. The Hollywood Bowl’s representatives have also been contacted by USA TODAY for comment.
