Dave Chappelle attacker’s misdemeanor charge ripped by comedy club owners: ‘Shocking to hear’
06.05.2022 - 09:53
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The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office’s decision not to bring felony charges against Dave Chappelle’s alleged onstage attacker has already sent shockwaves through the world of entertainment, and live venue owners across the country are coming down hard on what they say is DA George Gascón’s lack of justice. "This is shocking to hear," New York comedy club owner Dani Zoldan told Fox News Digital Thursday. "The individual that attacked Dave Chappelle did so with a knife. It was planned in advance.
I'm curious what they would consider felony conduct. People should be held accountable for their actions. Not charging this person appropriately sends a message that it's OK to physically harm someone.
It's really outrageous. "Will Smith got an Oscar after he slapped Chris Rock and now this. LA is awesome, and residents deserve to live there violence-free.
Politicians and police need to do their job right." Stand Up NY comedy club owner Dani Zoldan called the decision not to charge Dave Chappelle's attacker with a felony "outrageous." (Courtesy of Dani Zoldan) Jamie Masada, owner of the LA-based Laugh Factory chain of comedy clubs, also shared his disappointment with the DA's decision not to file felony charges against Lee. "It is so unjust. I don't know about the law, but I do know what's right.
And, from my perspective, that was a felony, not a misdemeanor," Masada said. "It is just not right." The legendary Laugh Factory in Los Angeles shows support for comedian Dave Chappelle May 4, 2022, after the "Sticks and Stones" orator was tackled during his "Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival" performance at the famed Hollywood Bowl. (Fox News Digital) On the same day that Gascón declined to file felony charges, LA City Attorney
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