Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
| Subscribe to Newser's RSS feeds RSS | Follow Newser on Twitter Twitter


8

Brown Cops to Assault, Avoids Jail

Share

(Newser) – R&B star Chris Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault today and will get 5 years’ probation but no jail time, TMZ reports. Also included: Six months of labor, mandatory court visits every three months, and a restraining order keeping him 50 yards from his victim, singer Rihanna, at all times. The judge said Brown “was treated as any other person who comes through this court.”

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2009 file photo, Chris Brown arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif.
FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2009 file photo, Chris Brown arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)
Rihanna.
Rihanna.   (AP Photo)
Chris Brown arrives at court today.
Chris Brown arrives at court today.   (AP Photo)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
OFF THE GRID
11.24.09
Murdoch and Microsoft: The Mice Are Trying to Roar
11.23.09
Books Are Bad for You
8 comments
VIEWING:
 
Chudluv
Jun 22, 09 5:18 PM CDT
"The judge said Brown “was treated as any other person who comes through this court.”".....Yea, right!! Reply
Vote up! Vote down!
+6
IN RESPONSE:
Collusive
Jun 22, 09 6:13 PM CDT
this would mean that chris brown is the first black man to be sentenced by his gavel.
Vote up! Vote down!
-1
tameesha_sharpton
Jun 22, 09 6:05 PM CDT
wonder how rihanna feels about that sentence. 5 yrs probation... he will never make it that long and will end up in jail. he is of the priviledged mindset and will definitely break the law again. he is a punk; assaulting a woman Reply
Vote up! Vote down!
+4
IN RESPONSE:
kokuaguy
Jun 22, 09 6:44 PM CDT
I on the other hand keep making the same mistakes-- like forgetting to put my replies to comments in the correct place (see below.)
Vote up! Vote down!
0
kokuaguy
Jun 22, 09 6:41 PM CDT
Perhaps you've never had the experience personally, dear, but people have been known to learn from their mistakes... the younger the better of course. Reply
Vote up! Vote down!
0

View all 8 comments »

LEAVE A
COMMENT Comment Policy
Facebook ConnectPost this comment to Facebook?

After connecting you will have the option to post your comment on your Facebook profile.

 

Related Newser Stories

251 Stories

american music awards


 Taylor Swift, 
 Jacko Rule; 
 Clumsy JLo 
 Steals Show  

Teen queen snags artist of the year in an upset

Nov 23, 09 4:44 AM CST
(Newser) - Taylor Swift unexpectedly captured artist of the year honors at tonight's American Music Awards, preventing a sweep by Michael Jackson. The 19-year-old country-pop crossover sensation called being included in the same category as the King of Pop an "unimaginable honor." She won five awards; Jermaine Jackson accepted two... More »

MORE ABOUT:
entertainment • music • pop music • country music • Michael Jackson • Jennifer Lopez • Jermaine Jackson • American Music Awards • Lady Gaga • Taylor Swift • Taylor Swift AMAs • Michael Jackson AMAs • Jennifer Lopez AMAs • Jennifer Lopez falls • JLo falls on stage

music review

 Rihanna's 
 Rated R 
 a Dark Treat 

Singer channels tumultuous year into great music

Nov 20, 09 5:41 PM CST
(Newser) - Rihanna's been through a lot since she released her last album, and the excellent Rated R is all the better for it, writes Greg Kot. After the much-publicized Chris Brown incident, her music has become darker and more serious than the airy pop of "Umbrella" and "SOS."... More »

MORE ABOUT:
entertainment • music • domestic violence • Rihanna • music review • domestic abuse • Chris Brown • Rated R

WATCH THE APOLOGY

 Chris Brown: I'm 
 Paying for What I Did 

Singer apologizes to Rihanna on air, says he regrets assault

Nov 13, 09 12:54 PM CST
(Newser) - Chris Brown apologized to Rihanna on BET’s 106 & Park yesterday, adding that he’s “embarrassed” by the assault. The singer says he doesn’t agree with his ex-girlfriend's decision to discuss the incident on 20/20, but “I can only be a man and just accept the... More »

MORE ABOUT:
entertainment • domestic violence • celebrity • Rihanna • ABC News • physical abuse • Chris Brown • BET • 20/20 • 106 & Park

251 Stories


Crime & Courts  •  Arts & Living 
TwitterFollow @NewserCrime on Twitter

 
entertainment • music • domestic violence • probation • Rihanna • Chris Brown • felony assault • plea deal

from our news partners