Dave Chappelle’s accused attacker Isaiah Lee reveals why he tackled the comedian.
in early May -- is finally speaking out about the reasons behind his actions. Lee also claims that he never intended to actually harm the comedian.in a jailhouse interview published on Sunday, and claimed that he felt"triggered" by the comedian's jokes about the LGBTQ+ community and homeless people.
"I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering," Lee, who is currently in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, told the publication."I wanted him to know that next time, he should consider first running his material by people it could affect."
Lee claims that he has been homeless, and was in the process of trying to secure permanent housing when the incident at the comedy festival occurred. The altercation was captured on video, and Lee can be seen charging the comedian on stage. Lee admitted to that was made to resemble a gun, but claims he did not have it out when he went on stage and had no intention of using it on Chappelle., adding that people who live without housing face"a struggle" and "I wanted Dave Chappelle to know it’s not a joke."
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