Comedy

‘SNL’ Alum Chris Redd Attacked Outside Comedy Venue

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRIME

The comedian had to forgo his planned show at the Comedy Cellar in New York City to go to the hospital.

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Saturday Night Live alum Chris Redd was attacked on the street in New York City on Wednesday night. Redd had just exited his car outside the Comedy Cellar when he was punched in the face by a man in a security guard uniform who also snatched his chain, ripping it into pieces, TMZ reported. Redd had been scheduled to perform at the venue that night but was taken to a hospital instead. The comedian had deep cuts on his nose but was released from the hospital in good condition. Police haven’t arrested the assailant or released a motive yet.

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