The comedian then turned around and placed his hands behind his back `` on his own accord , '' the arrest report said . Williams tells Seattle TV station that he 's retired from stand - up comedy . Seattle police charge him with assault , harassment and obstruction Sunday . Williams first gained attention as a stand - up comic in Seattle .
Williams tells Seattle TV station that he 's retired from stand - up comedy . Seattle police charge him with assault , harassment and obstruction Sunday . Williams first gained attention as a stand - up comic in Seattle .