New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he was with Dave Chappelle later in the night after the comedian was tackled onstage, calling the attack “horrific” — but added that Chappelle was handling it in his typical manner
Lee's bail was set at $30,000. It was not immediately clear if he had an attorney to represent or speak for him.Chappelle's routine at the Hollywood Bowl included jokes and comments about increased security after widespread backlash over jokes he has made about the transgender community, according to Buzzfeed reporter Brianna Sacks, who was in the audience.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic, which manages events for the Hollywood Bowl, released a statement Wednesday afternoon. "The safety of our artists, visitors and staff is the LA Phil's top priority," the statement read."The incident that occurred at the Hollywood Bowl on May 3, 2022 remains an active investigation, and we are unable to comment further at this time. Please refer additional questions to the LAPD."
The suspect was hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the altercation with security team members. Details about the extent of the injuries were not immediately clear.
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