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dave chappelle alleged attacker asks to be transferred to a mental health program.
Isaiah Lee, 23, appeared in a Los Angeles court Monday accompanied by attorney Chelsea Padilla, a deputy public defender, the Post reported.
According to the outlet, prosecutors plan to file a motion opposing the request, with a hearing set for August 23.
California mental health diversion The program allows a person charged with a crime to complete a mental health program, such as counseling, which could lead to charges being dismissed.
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Dave Chappelle’s alleged attacker, Isaiah Lee, reportedly requested to be transferred to a mental health diversion program.
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“When (the public defender) argues that someone doesn’t have full capacity, that person is usually sent for evaluation.” City of Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Giselle M. Fernandez said.
“They take mental health classes and they’re on ‘diversion’ for a period of time. And if they finished diversion, a case could be dismissed if they successfully do mental health diversion. There’s a lot involved. There has to be an assessment, and there has to be a motion. And the judge has to grant it.”
Lee allegedly attacked the comedian in May while Chappelle was on stage during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
Lee allegedly attacked the comedian in May while Chappelle was on stage at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer accused Lee of four counts of misdemeanors of assault, possession of a weapon with the 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.
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Lee was allegedly carrying a replica gun with a knife blade when Chappelle was attacked during the Hollywood Bowl show, police said at the time.
Lee told the Post during a jailhouse interview that he was “triggered” by Chappelle’s anti-LGBTQ+ jokes, and Will Smith’s slap in the face of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars “inspired” him.
Lee said he was “inspired” by Will Smith’s 2022 Oscars slap in the face of comedian Chris Rock. Rock is pictured here with Chappelle.
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“I identify as bisexual…and I wanted him to know that what he said was triggering,” Lee told the outlet. “He wanted him to know that, next time, he should first consider passing his material on to people he might affect.”
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Fox News Digital recently spoke with fellow comedian Gabriel Iglesias about Chappelle’s comedic style following his The Minnesota show was canceled hours before the event started.
“At the end of the day, I’m a comedian, he’s a comedian,” Iglesias said during the annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose benefit at Dodger Stadium on Monday night. “The ability to be creative and express ourselves through words on stage is one of those things where sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.
Gabriel Iglesias addressed Chappelle’s comedic flair to Fox News Digital at the “Ping Pong 4 Purpose” benefit on Monday night.
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“At the end of the day, we all want to do good.”
Chappelle has received criticism for certain jokes he has made about the transgender community. In “The Nearby”, Chappelle discussed controversies around gender identity and has continued to defend his right to artistic freedom despite strong backlash.
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“Some comics are political, some comics are controversial, some just come back to you and they all do what they do,” Iglesias continued. “At the end of the day, being able to say what we need to say on stage to get our art across, our message across is very important.”
Tracy Wright of Fox News contributed to this report.
