![]() He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.ĭuring the arraignment in June, Lee was also charged with attempted murder for a separate incident last December in which he allegedly stabbed his roommate at a 'transitional housing program' generally used by homeless people. He was charged with four misdemeanors, including battery, possession of a weapon with 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. ![]() Lee's attorney told the court she will file a motion for a 'mental health diversion' - which could allow him to undergo treatment in lieu of jail time Security guards chased and overpowered Lee, who was arrested and taken away in an ambulance with a broken arm after the scuffle. ![]() The comedian managed to sidestep the attack and was not hurt, but was clearly blindsided by the ambush. People standing in the wings of the stage, including actor Jamie Foxx and rapper Busta Rhymes, rushed on to the stage to try to help Chappelle. Lee is accused of storming the Hollywood Bowl stage with a replica handgun containing a large blade that folded out of it similar to a pocket knife, and trying to tackle Chappelle in front of the audience which included high-profile guests such as Elon Musk. The charges would be dropped upon successful completion of the program's terms and conditions. Under California law, a mental health diversion would give a defendant an opportunity to go through a mental health treatment program in lieu of incarceration or traditional penalties. She added that Judge Ashvanian would have to agree to the mental health diversion, and if Lee complied with all the judge's orders and the conditions of the diversion, 'the charges could be dismissed.' #KINGS BATTERY BOX FULL#Published: 20:47 BST, 8 August 2022 | Updated: 04:27 BST, 9 August 2022įernandez explained that mental health diversion is a 'complicated process in which it would be argued that a defendant does not have full mental competency.' Lee is also charged with attempted murder for a separate incident last December when he allegedly stabbed his roommate back.He later admitted that he wasn't amused by Chappelle's brand of humor and that he attacked the comic because he was 'triggered' by his jokes about gay people.He pleaded not guilty to charges of battery, possessing a deadly weapon with intent to assault, and interfering with an event with unlawful conduct.Lee stormed the stage during Chappelle's LA show on May 3 and tried to tackle the comedian while carrying a folding knife attached to a fake replica firearm.Prosecutor Giselle Fernandez told the LA District Attorney's office 'will probably object to' the motion when it is heard on August 23.His attorney, Chelsea Padilla, told the court she will file a motion for a 'mental health diversion' - which could allow Lee to undergo treatment in lieu of jail time.Isaiah Lee, 23, appeared in LA criminal court Monday for a pretrial hearing on misdemeanor assault charges.Dave Chappelle attacker, 23, appears at pre-trial hearing where attorney reveals she will seek 'mental health diversion' that could see his battery case DISMISSED ![]()
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