Dave Chappelle attacker, 23, is charged with attempted murder after stabbing his roommate – Daily Mail
The man who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage at a Los Angeles comedy show now faces attempted murder charges after the confrontation led officials in Los Angeles to discover that he was the suspect in another crime.
Isaiah Lee, 23, was charged with attempted murder Thursday for allegedly stabbing his roommate back in December at a "transitional housing program" generally reserved for homeless indivduals.
DA George Gascon's office is crediting the publicity surrounding Lee's attack on Chappelle with helping the victim identify his alleged attacker.
'The publicity generated by the attack on Mr. Chappelle helped police solve this crime,' said Gascón in a statement. 'The incident that occurred at the Hollywood Bowl was misdemeanor conduct and rightfully referred to the City Attorney's Office....