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Man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle on stage says he was ‘triggered’ by LGBT jokes

Chappelle has previously faced a backlash over comments about transgender people

Evening Standard

Dave Chappelle: Attack suspect claims he was triggered by comedian’s LGBT jokes

‘I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering,’ accused attacker Isaiah Lee said

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle criticised for making ‘transphobic jokes’ during surprise appearance at John Mulaney’s show

Event had no-phones policy, meaning no one could take videos of the controversial comedian’s set

The Independent UK

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Some fans are furious at John Mulaney for having ‘transphobic’ Dave Chappelle as surprise opener at Ohio show

John Mulaney invited a famous comedian to open for his show in Ohio on Friday — but not everybody was laughing.

Tribune News Service

Man who ‘attacked Dave Chappelle on stage’ is charged with attempted murder of his roommate

Isaiah Lee, 23, has been charged with allegedly stabbing his roommate during a fight

The Independent UK

Man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle is charged with unrelated attempted murder

LOS ANGELES — The man accused of attacking comedian Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this month was charged Thursday with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing last year.

Los Angeles Times

‘I never thought I’d sell out the Apollo’: Mo Gilligan on why he’d rather be gardening than partying

Standup Mo Gilligan’s rise to fame is the stuff of dreams – in fact, he can’t quite believe it himself. The boy from Camberwell talks about sharing a stage with his heroes – and why his tulips will be ‘banging’ next year

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Netflix Adds 'Artistic Expression' Policy, Says It Will Not 'Censor Specific Artists'

"If you’d find it hard to support our content breadth, Netflix may not be the best place for you," the company tells employees.

Reason

Marlon Wayans on his latest Netflix horror comedy, Dave Chappelle's attacker, helping his stand-up friends

ATLANTA — Marlon Wayans loves a good scare but he wouldn't tolerate anyone attacking him on stage the way Dave Chappelle was earlier this month at a comedy festival.

Tribune News Service

The attack on Dave Chappelle didn't constitute a felony, LA DA says

George Gascón has defended his decision not to pursue a felony charge, saying the attacker had a folding knife on him but didn't use it. Gascón also says he will work on safety at performance venues.

WEKU

No, Dave Chappelle's Hollywood Bowl shows won't be available to stream on Netflix

LOS ANGELES — Dave Chappelle's recent comedy shows at the Hollywood Bowl that made headlines will not be available to stream on Netflix, according to press materials from the streaming giant.

Los Angeles Times

Why Is Dave Chappelle's Stand-Up Not Included In Netflix's Upcoming Comedy Specials?

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) will not include Dave Chappelle’s segment in the streaming version of its recent comedy festival, but the exclusion is not based on the assault that occurred while Chappelle was in performance.

Benzinga

Opinion: For comedians, safety is a growing concern

NPR's Scott Simon wonders if comedians are at increased risk for assault these days, given Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock and an incident this week involving Dave Chappelle.

WEKU

Man Charged in Dave Chappelle Attack Pleads Not Guilty

A man charged in an attack on comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl pleaded not guilty Friday to four misdemeanors. Isaiah Lee, 23, entered the not guilty pleas in a Los Angeles courtroom to charges of battery, possessing a deadly weapon with intent to assault unlawfully…

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Daily Mirror

Dave Chapelle's alleged attacker pleads not guilty as comic shares 'chat after incident'

Stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle was allegedly attacked on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles earlier this week, with an individual understood to have been charged with battery

Los Angeles Times

At secret show, Dave Chappelle recounts meeting attacker, shares rationale

Comedian Dave Chappelle on Thursday talked about meeting with his alleged attacker and shared what he believes is the man’s motive for tackling him onstage Tuesday at the Hollywood Bowl.

The Independent UK

Man charged in Dave Chappelle attack pleads not guilty

The man charged in an attack on comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl has pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanors

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle reveals the man who attacked him on stage told him his motives afterwards

Comedian was charged at by a man carrying a replica handgun fitted with an ejecting knife blade

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Los Angeles Times

Records reveal most detailed account of Dave Chappelle attack, but motive a mystery

LOS ANGELES — Records from the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office reveal new details about the chaotic moments Tuesday night when a man with a replica gun and knife leapt onto the stage at the Hollywood Bowl and attacked Dave Chappelle.

Los Angeles Times

Kevin Hart says attack on Chappelle suspect 'needed to happen' to take steps forward

LOS ANGELES — Fellow comedian Kevin Hart thinks the attack on Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday was "not scary" at all. In fact, the star thinks it was something that "needed to happen" given the post-Oscars slap landscape live performers are navigating these days.

The Independent UK

Kevin Hart says it’s time for audiences ‘to get back to a place of respect’ after Dave Chappelle attack

The comedian praised Chappelle’s ‘professional’ response to incident

Daily Mirror

Kevin Hart calls Dave Chappelle a 'professional' as he weighs in on stage attack

Comedian Kevin Hart has shown support for Dave Chappelle after the attack at the Hollywood Bowl's Netflix is a Joke festival

The Independent UK

Will Smith: In-depth interview to air on David Letterman’s Netflix series

Interview was filmed before Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

The Independent UK

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Los Angeles Times

LA city attorney charges suspect in Dave Chappelle attack at Hollywood Bowl

LOS ANGELES — Hours after Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón’s office declined to file felony charges against a man who tackled comedian Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl, City Atty. Mike Feuer announced late Thursday afternoon that his office had filed four misdemeanor counts against the suspect.

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