Coverage dated May 22, 2022

Man Accused in Dave Chappelle Attack Says He Was ‘Triggered' by the Comedian's Jokes

Headline from NBC Los Angeles

The 23-year-old man accused of attacking comedian Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl says he was triggered by the comedian’s jokes about transgender and homeless people.

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10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Lamag

    David Chapelle Attacker Says Comedian's Jokes 'Triggered' Him (opens Lamag)

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    “I identify as bisexual… and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering,” Isaiah Lee said from the Twin Towers Correctional Facility

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Man Accused in Dave Chappelle Attack Says He Was ‘Triggered' by the Comedian's Jokes (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    The 23-year-old man accused of attacking comedian Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl says he was triggered by the comedian’s jokes about transgender and homeless people.

  3. Towleroad Gay News

    Dave Chappelle's Alleged Attacker Was 'triggered' By His Jokes (opens Towleroad Gay News)

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    Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker was "triggered" by his jokes.

  4. Breitbart News

    Dave Chappelle Attacker Says He was 'Triggered' by LGBTQ Jokes (opens Breitbart News)

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    Isaiah Lee, the man who was caught on camera charging comedian Dave Chappelle during a live performance at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this month, has now revealed a motive for his alleged attack: jokes.

  5. Fox News

    Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker reveals motivation: 'I wanted him to know what he said was triggering' (opens Fox News)

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    Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker Isaiah Lee claimed that the comedian's Hollywood Bowl show was "triggering" for him, according to a report. Lee identifies as LGBTQ and was once homeless.

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