Posted by Amarachi on Wed 22nd Jan, 2025 - tori.ng
According to court documents, Brown, 35, alleges that the producers of the docuseries knowingly promoted false and defamatory claims, despite being presented with evidence that disproved the accusations.
Chris Brown
American singer/songwriter, Chris Brown has launched a $500 million defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, Ample Entertainment, and other parties involved in the docuseries “Chris Brown: A History of Violence.”
The series, which aired on Investigation Discovery in October 2024, made damaging allegations against the singer, including a claim that he r@ped a woman in 2020.
According to court documents, Brown, 35, alleges that the producers of the docuseries knowingly promoted false and defamatory claims, despite being presented with evidence that disproved the accusations.
The lawsuit highlights that the woman who accused Brown of s3xual assault, referred to as Jane Doe, had her claims discredited multiple times, and her $20 million lawsuit against Brown was dismissed in 2022 due to lack of prosecution.
Brown’s legal team argues that the producers ignored these facts, causing significant harm to his reputation, career, and business ventures. The lawsuit seeks $500 million in damages, with Brown planning to donate a portion of the amount to victims of s3xual abuse if the lawsuit is successful.
Brown maintains his innocence and disputes the account of Jane Doe, who appeared in the documentary with her identity protected. The lawsuit underscores the growing tensions between public figures and media portrayals, particularly in high-profile cases involving sensitive allegations.