Dave Chappelle says he did not oppose hometown affordable housing plan

Comedian, who was criticised after he spoke out against project in Yellow Springs, Ohio, says he is not opposed to affordable housing

Comedian Dave Chappelle said his threat to pull the plug on his plans to open a comedy club near his home town in Ohio was not because he opposed a proposal for affordable housing in a nearby development.

Chappelle, who became the target of criticism this week after speaking against the development in Yellow Springs, said in a statement that the plan was not the right fit for the village.