Dave Chappelle's accused attacker said he was triggered by comedian's LGBTQ jokes

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Dave Chappelle's accused attacker said he was triggered by comedian's LGBTQ jokes

The man accused of assaulting Dave Chappelle said the comedian's jokes about the LGBTQ community and homelessness were a trigger

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