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Iowa State Football Player Accused of Betting Against Own Team, per Report

Four more Cyclones were charged in connection to a gambling probe, including one player that wagered against his own school.

Sports Illustrated

Dave Chapelle’s attacker jailed for nine months

The man was carrying a replica handgun fitted with an ejecting knife blade

The Independent UK

Man who attacked Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl sentenced to 270 days in jail

LOS ANGELES — The man who attacked comedian Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl in May has been sentenced to nearly nine months in jail.

Los Angeles Times

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A Minneapolis venue canceled a Dave Chappelle set hours before showtime

The show was suddenly moved to another venue. Chappelle has received criticism over the last few years for his jokes aimed at the LGBTQ community, particularly transgender people.

WEKU

When it comes to Dave Chappelle and his attacker, there are no winners

Isaiah Lee is talking about his motivations from jail, while Chappelle doubles down on transphobic jokes.

Mic

Man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle on stage says he was ‘triggered’ by LGBT jokes

Chappelle has previously faced a backlash over comments about transgender people

Evening Standard

Dave Chappelle: Attack suspect claims he was triggered by comedian’s LGBT jokes

‘I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering,’ accused attacker Isaiah Lee said

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Man who ‘attacked Dave Chappelle on stage’ is charged with attempted murder of his roommate

Isaiah Lee, 23, has been charged with allegedly stabbing his roommate during a fight

The Independent UK

Man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle is charged with unrelated attempted murder

LOS ANGELES — The man accused of attacking comedian Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this month was charged Thursday with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing last year.

Los Angeles Times

The attack on Dave Chappelle didn't constitute a felony, LA DA says

George Gascón has defended his decision not to pursue a felony charge, saying the attacker had a folding knife on him but didn't use it. Gascón also says he will work on safety at performance venues.

WEKU

Why Is Dave Chappelle's Stand-Up Not Included In Netflix's Upcoming Comedy Specials?

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) will not include Dave Chappelle’s segment in the streaming version of its recent comedy festival, but the exclusion is not based on the assault that occurred while Chappelle was in performance.

Benzinga

Man Charged in Dave Chappelle Attack Pleads Not Guilty

A man charged in an attack on comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl pleaded not guilty Friday to four misdemeanors. Isaiah Lee, 23, entered the not guilty pleas in a Los Angeles courtroom to charges of battery, possessing a deadly weapon with intent to assault unlawfully…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dave Chapelle's alleged attacker pleads not guilty as comic shares 'chat after incident'

Stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle was allegedly attacked on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles earlier this week, with an individual understood to have been charged with battery

Daily Mirror

At secret show, Dave Chappelle recounts meeting attacker, shares rationale

Comedian Dave Chappelle on Thursday talked about meeting with his alleged attacker and shared what he believes is the man’s motive for tackling him onstage Tuesday at the Hollywood Bowl.

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The Independent UK

Man charged in Dave Chappelle attack pleads not guilty

The man charged in an attack on comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl has pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanors

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle reveals the man who attacked him on stage told him his motives afterwards

Comedian was charged at by a man carrying a replica handgun fitted with an ejecting knife blade

Los Angeles Times

Records reveal most detailed account of Dave Chappelle attack, but motive a mystery

LOS ANGELES — Records from the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office reveal new details about the chaotic moments Tuesday night when a man with a replica gun and knife leapt onto the stage at the Hollywood Bowl and attacked Dave Chappelle.

Los Angeles Times

Kevin Hart says attack on Chappelle suspect 'needed to happen' to take steps forward

LOS ANGELES — Fellow comedian Kevin Hart thinks the attack on Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday was "not scary" at all. In fact, the star thinks it was something that "needed to happen" given the post-Oscars slap landscape live performers are navigating these days.

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Los Angeles Times

LA city attorney charges suspect in Dave Chappelle attack at Hollywood Bowl

LOS ANGELES — Hours after Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón’s office declined to file felony charges against a man who tackled comedian Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl, City Atty. Mike Feuer announced late Thursday afternoon that his office had filed four misdemeanor counts against the suspect.

Tribune News Service

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Los Angeles Times

DA won’t charge suspect in Dave Chappelle attack with assault with a deadly weapon

LOS ANGELES — While police say the man who tackled comedian Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl had a replica gun with a knife, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s office declined Thursday to file felony charges.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage will not face felony charges

The case has been referred to the Los Angeles city attorney’s office, which prosecutes misdemeanors within the city.

Los Angeles Times

Chappelle 'felt good' his friends broke attacker's arm, but not everyone's laughing

Even if Dave Chappelle was shaken after being attacked by a man onstage at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday, he continued to joke about the shocking incident at the show and reportedly at its after-party.

The Independent UK

No felony charge for man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage

Los Angeles County prosecutors say the man arrested on suspicion of tackling comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl will not be charged with any felonies

Los Angeles Times

How did Dave Chappelle attacker breach layers of Hollywood Bowl security with a replica gun?

LOS ANGELES — Investigators are trying to determine how a man armed with a replica gun evaded several layers of security at the Hollywood Bowl and managed to get onstage Tuesday night and attack comedian Dave Chappelle.

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