Security quickly intervened and detained the unidentified assailant, dragging him away.
in reference to what had happened previously.
The Guardianconfirms Chappelle’s attacker has since been charged by the LAPD.
A police spokesperson stated, “The suspect produced a replica handgun and pointed the item at the victim.
He was taken into custody and was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.”
Chappelle has beenaccusedof making transphobic jokes in his comedy routines, leading to backlash from the LGBTQ+ community.
Ever since the Oscars incident, comedians have reportedly been concerned about being attacked onstage.
“This guy jumped up on stage and attacked Dave Chappelle,” Stern recounted.
They took him backstage, they broke his arms and hands so bad."
Funnily enough, Rock himself intervened when Chappelle was attacked.
Smith apologized for his behavior onInstagram, acknowledging that violence is never the answer.
He was also banned from all Academy events for the next 10 years, perPeople.
