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Brown Plea Deal in Works; Arraignment Today

Singer expected to plead not guilty

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(Newser) – As Chris Brown prepares for his arraignment today, “intense” negotiations on a plea deal are under way, a source tells the New York Daily News. “It’s expected to be resolved at some point soon. Rihanna wants it resolved as well,” the source says. Brown is seeking to avoid jail time and a “strike” on his record. Meanwhile, he is expected to plead not guilty or to ask for another postponement.

Singer Chris Brown stands in a courtroom at the Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles Thursday, March 5, 2009. Brown faces two felony charges, assault and making criminal threats.
Singer Chris Brown stands in a courtroom at the Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles Thursday, March 5, 2009. Brown faces two felony charges, assault and making criminal threats.   (AP Photo/Pool, Bob Chamberlin)
Rihanna arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Feb. 7, 2009, left, and in this undated photo provided by TMZ, Rihanna is shown after she was beaten, according to TMZ.
Rihanna arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Feb. 7, 2009, left, and in this undated photo provided by TMZ, Rihanna is shown after she was beaten, according to TMZ.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles and TMZ)
Singers Rihanna and Chris Brown perform at the Z100 Jingle Ball 2008 at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 in New York.
Singers Rihanna and Chris Brown perform at the Z100 Jingle Ball 2008 at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
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Rob
Apr 6, 09 8:27 AM CDT
So no jail time and no strike on his record? That's street cred! Reply
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jenna
Apr 6, 09 8:38 AM CDT
LET'S FACE IT. THE DUMBASS GOT HER ASS KICKED AND DOESN'T HAVE THE BRAINS TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THAT'S WHAT IT LOOKS IKE TO ME. WITHOUT HER TESTIMONY, HE WON'T GET ANYTHING BUT MAYBE A FINE. ANOTHER THING, IF ANYONE THINKS THAT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME HE HIT HER THEN THEY'RE MORONS. MAYBE SHE LIKES IT? Reply
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Mad
Apr 6, 09 12:33 PM CDT
Jenna clearly has no clue of the horror of domestic violence. Sure, Rihanna is in a better position than other battered women, financially, to escape her abuser, but her actions and behavior are all too familiar. Suggesting she likes being abused is patently stupid.
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myvoice
Apr 6, 09 1:50 PM CDT
Did you would know that when a battered spouse does not testify against the abuser in court, the abuser is more likely to be convicted by a jury? And apparently you should research why woman don't leave instead being self righteous about Rhianna!
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