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Chris Brown Files $500M Defamation Suit Against Warner Bros.

The singer alleges a documentary falsely portrayed him as a serial rapist and abuser, citing discredited claims and reputational harm.

Singer Chris Brown performing at Crypto.com Arena on August 06, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Singer Chris Brown attends the White Party hosted by Sean "Diddy" Combs and Ashton Kutcher to help raise awareness for Malaria No More held at a Private Residence on July 4, 2009, in Beverly Hills, California.

Overview

  • Chris Brown is suing Warner Bros., Ample Entertainment, and others for $500 million, alleging defamation and emotional distress caused by the documentary 'Chris Brown: A History of Violence.'
  • The lawsuit claims the documentary includes false and discredited allegations, particularly from a woman identified as Jane Doe, whose 2022 lawsuit against Brown was dismissed.
  • Brown's legal team argues the production prioritized profits over journalistic integrity and ignored evidence disproving the claims presented in the documentary.
  • The singer acknowledges past legal troubles, including the 2009 assault of Rihanna, but asserts he has worked to rebuild his reputation over the past decade.
  • Brown pledges to donate a portion of any awarded damages to survivors of sexual abuse, while Warner Bros. has yet to publicly comment on the lawsuit.