The man who attacked Dave Chappelle has been refused a lower bail fee by the judge presiding over the legal matter.
Lee requested the judge to lower his bail in court on Tuesday, in Los Angeles according to TMZ. He’s been charged with 4 misdemeanors, including possession of a weapon with intent to assault.
The attack occurred at the Hollywood Bowl with Lee rushing Chappelle while carrying a knife disguised as a gun.
After the incident, a representative for Chappelle released a statement saying that the comedian wants the focus to remain on the historic event.
“Dave Chappelle celebrated four nights of comedy and music, setting record-breaking sales for a comedian at the Hollywood Bowl,” according to Sims. “This run ties Chappelle with Monty Python for the most headlined shows by any comedian at the Hollywood Bowl, reaching 70k fans of diverse backgrounds during the first ‘Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival,’ and he refuses to allow last night’s incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment.”
Lee has pleaded not guilty to the charges and faces up to 18 months in county jail if convicted. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 20 for a pretrial hearing.
Dave Chappelle was attacked tonight on stage by a man who tackled him while performing at the Hollywood Bowl.
Police say a man who was reportedly armed with a gun and a knife was taken into custody.https://t.co/MCBALUPRWw pic.twitter.com/nQ33rJSVMi
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 4, 2022