Lee has been in custody since May 2022 when he was caught on video rushing the stage as Chappelle performed at the Hollywood Bowl as part of the "Netflix Is a Joke" comedy festival. He tackled the comedian before security swooped in, rushed him to the side of the stage and subdued him.
Suspect who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage had gun-shaped knife when he was arrested, sources say
Chappelle wasn't injured in the incident and Lee's attorneys have cited homelessness and mental illness. During a pretrial hearing Tuesday morning, a judge granted Lee a mental health diversion, thus waiving his speedy trial rights for two years.
Lee will be conditionally released to Lake Hughes Recovery Center in Gorman, California.
Dave Chappelle attack suspect ordered to stay away from comedian, held on $30K bail
The judge also imposed the following conditions:
- A no contact and stay away order from Chappelle
- Lee can't possess any dangerous weapons or consume any controlled substance or alcohol
- He can't be at any place where alcohol is primarily served, like a bar
- Lee must pay restitution to the victim in an amount to be determined
Lee is due back in court in May.