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Dave Chappelle forward Isaiah Lee sues Hollywood Bowl and security 2 years after storming the stage: report

The deranged man who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022 is back on the streets and taking legal action against the venue and its security.

Isaiah Lee claims security at the Los Angeles amphitheater brutally beat him, spat on him and deliberately dislocated his elbow, according to court records obtained by TMZ.

Lee, who is suing for negligent security and battery, also claims the location allowed Chappelle’s entourage to beat him.

Lee’s trial comes two years to the day since he launched into Funnyman because he was “triggered” by Chappelle’s jokes about the LGBTQ community and homelessness.

Stunning video of the attack captured Chappelle walking on stage, when Lee appeared out of frame and tackled the comedian to the ground.

Isaiah Lee, the man who attacked Dave Chappelle in 2022, is suing the Hollywood Bowl and the security team, 2 years after the attack. New York Post/David Buchan David Thompson (RedThink Media). 310-484-4952 davidthompsonla@gmail.comMike Stotts

Security rushed to Chappelle’s aid seconds after the attack, before following Lee off stage.

Chappelle was not injured in the attack and continued on the show, joking that the suspect “was a trans man.”

During his attack on May 3, 2022, a fake pistol with a real knife lodged inside fell from the man’s pocket, but was never used on the comedian.

Lee also claims the venue knew Chappelle was known for telling offensive jokes targeting certain groups, including the LGTBQ community, and that the security team should have taken more steps to prevent harm from being caused, reported The media.

Lee attacked Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl on May 3, 2022, after the attacker was “triggered” by the comedians’ jokes. Ellis Kaplan
Chappelle continued the show after the attack and even joked about who his attacker was. Jed Simon

“I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know what he said was the trigger,” Lee told The Post in a jailhouse interview days after the attack.

The Hollywood Bowl is being sued for security and battery negligence.

Lee claims he suffers from back injuries, loss of mobility and a dislocated elbow, among other medical issues.

The “Chappelle Show” star is not named as a defendant.

During the attack, a fake gun with a knife inside fell out of Lee’s pocket. Los Angeles Police Department/AF

Lee, who was initially arrested for felonious assault with a deadly weapon, was sentenced to 270 days in jail in December 2022 after pleading no contest to assault and entering a restricted area, both misdemeanors.

He avoided a crime because he did not produce the fake gun/knife during the attack.

Lee was ordered to have no contact and stay away from Chappelle, not possess dangerous weapons or consume any controlled substance or alcohol as part of the conditions following his release, according to ABC 7.

Lee was taken to hospital with serious injuries which he said left him with back problems and a dislocated elbow. THEODORE NWAJEI via REUTERS

“I wanted him to know that next time he should consider getting his material out to the people it might affect first,” Lee told the Post.

Lee said his attack on Chappelle was inspired by Will Smith’s famous slap to Chris Rock at the Oscars.

“It’s not true what (Chris Rock) said about his wife, calling her GI Jane,” Lee said, adding that Smith was defending his wife.

Lee was sentenced to 270 days in jail after pleading no contest at trial to assault and entering a restricted area, both misdemeanors. New York Post/David Buchan David Thompson (RedThink Media). 310-484-4952 davidthompsonla@gmail.comMike Stotts

“I wanted him to know that next time he should first consider getting his material out to the people it might affect,” Lee said. “I wanted Dave Chappelle and people to know that these are things to be more sensitive to and not joke about.”

Chappelle, now 50, was performing at the “Netflix Is a Joke” festival when the chaos unfolded around 10:45 p.m., near the end of the stand-up show.

New York Post

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