Chris Brown Receives "Extremely Favorable" Report From Probation Officials
Posted on Nov 19, 2009 @ 04:03PM - 7 comments
Chris Brown attended court Thursday in Los Angeles for a progress report hearing, following his conviction for his February assault on then girlfriend Rihanna.
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Brown pled guilty to the assault back in June and was sentenced to 180 days of hard labor along with one year of domestic violence counseling.
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Brown's attorney Mark Geragos revealed that the R & B singer is on track, having already completed 100 hours of community service and 7 of his 52 scheduled domestic violence classes.
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Judge Schnegg said Chris Brown has received an "extremely favorable" report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case and that she is satisfied with Brown's progress and has scheduled the next hearing for February 18th.
VIDEO: Chris Brown Could Envision Spending His Life With Rihanna
Posted on Sep 03, 2009 @ 07:00AM - 5 comments
Chris Brown was in full contrition mode on Wednesday night as his full interview with Larry King was finally broadcast despite being taped a week before. Flanked by his mother Joyce Hawkins and lawyer Mark Geragos, the singer spent the hour addressing his assault on Rihanna, the aftermath, and how he's moving forward.
When asked if he loves and is still in love with Rihanna, Brown responded "Definitely" both times. When asked if he could see himself spending his life with Rihanna, he at first skirted the question saying, "Well, I'm young, I'm 20." However, when pressed by King about whether or not he could conceive of that possibility in the future, Brown then responded firmly, "yes."
On Wednesday, he released a statement explaining his response to whether or not he remembered the attack. His response of "no" immediately came under speculation and caused Brown to backtrack, claiming he misspoke and that his words were taken out of context. When asked about the photo of bruised Rihanna taken after the Feb . 8 incident, Brown said he saw it a week after.
"I just felt so disappointed in myself," he said. "When I look at it now, I can't believe that actually happened."
Chris Brown Tapes Interview For Larry King Live
Posted on Aug 27, 2009 @ 08:33AM - 2 comments
Chris Brown will appear on Larry King Live next week in his first interview since his arrest Last February for the brutal beating of his then-girlfriend Rihanna.
RadarOnline.com first reported on August 1st that Brown would sit down with Larry King.
The interview has already been taped and will air Wednesday, September 2nd on CNN, according to ET.
Chris Brown Sentenced; Ordered To Stay Away From Rihanna For Five Years
Posted on Aug 25, 2009 @ 02:33PM - 3 comments
Chris Brown was sentenced to 60-months felony probation and ordered by a judge to attend a 52-week domestic violence program, perform 56-weeks of community service and he must perform manual labor in his home state of Virginia. He was also fined $2,500 by the judge.
Click here to read the court documents
Brown was also ordered not to have any contact or phone calls with Rihanna for the next five years and to stay away at least 100-yards away from her unless at an entertainment event, then he must stay at least 10 feet away.
During sentencing, Judge Patricia Schnegg warned Brown, "I am not immune to the chatter on the airwaves." Meaning she has heard reports that Brown and Rihanna were communicating and she warned Brown that he will be violating his probation and could go to jail if he keeps it up.
Brown was also ordered to appear in court every three months over the next year for progress reports with the judge.
The singer, looking serious and wearing a pinstripe suit was accompanied by his mother, two other family members and attorney Mark Geragos to court.
Brown pleaded guilty to assaulting Rihanna in June. He was arrested after the pair fought hours before February's Grammys.
Brown, 20, pled guilty to Felony assault last month
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BREAKING NEWS: Chris Brown's Sentencing Postponed
Posted on Aug 05, 2009 @ 05:56PM - Add a comment
Arriving in a dark suit and with a serious, if not nervous, demeanor, Chris Brown was set to meet his fate on Wednesday at the Los Angeles Superior court during his formal sentencing for his attack on Rihanna. However, the judge asked Brown to return to court on August 27, citing a lack of information from the state of Virginia regarding Brown's 180-day community labor service.
Judge Patricia Schnegg emphasized she wanted to make sure Brown would be doing labor-intensive work. Schnegg did say that ninety percent of what she asked to have done was fulfilled.
Before the hearing began, Brown's lawyer Mark Geragos stepped out of the courtroom to chat with prosecutor Mary Murray for fifteen minutes before the judge arrived.
Click here for more details from inside the courtroom
As RadarOnline.com was the first to report, Rihanna's lawyer Donald Etra confirmed he would be seeking a level one protective order which was "a step down" from the original order mandating that Brown had to stay at least fifty yards away from Rihanna.
Click here to read more about Rihanna's request
As RadarOnline.com was the first to report, Brown is expected to conduct his first TV interview on Wednesday evening.
Brown quickly left the courthouse with his bodyguard and Geragos.
Nervous-Looking Chris Brown Arrives For Sentencing
Posted on Aug 05, 2009 @ 02:33PM - 2 comments
Singer Chris Brown has arrived in Los Angeles Superior court for formal sentencing in the battery case involving he and ex-girlfriend Rihanna.
Brown arrived around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday to court, donning a black suit, pink shirt, striped tie and sunglasses, accompanied by attorney Mark Geragos and a hired bodyguard.
A nervous-looking Brown entered court flanked by six deputies. Geragos and Rihanna's attorney Donald Etra appeared relaxed and friendly, talking with each other while while waiting for the judge to appear. Geragos was seen reassuring the young star, attempting to make him smile--he continued to look pensive.
Brown and the court reached a plea deal in June that will likely find the singer serving a lengthy probation as opposed to any hard time. He's also expected to enroll in a 52 week domestic violence prevention course.
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Brown To Apologize On TV
Posted on Aug 01, 2009 @ 02:02PM - 14 comments
Chris Brown is planning to give his first national TV interview discussing the night he assaulted Rihanna, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
The singer will be formally sentenced on Wednesday, August 5 and sources tell RadarOnline.com that he will most likely appear on Larry King Live after that.
Click here to read the search warrant with details of the night Brown attacked Rihanna.
Brown's plea deal, negotiated by his lawyer Mark Geragos, will be turned into an official sentence of five years probation, 180 days of labor oriented service, and attending a domestic violence counseling class for one year.
Click here to read statements of women's groups outraged over Brown's sentence.
Chris Brown Cops Deal: Full Details
Posted on Jun 22, 2009 @ 06:16PM - Add a comment
Chris Brown finally had his day in court.
After weeks of anticipation in the felony battery case against the pop star, concerning his ex-girlfriend and victim Rihanna, a plea deal has been reached that will see Brown serve community labor and domestic violence classes.
Today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Brown appeared to face the District Attorney and serious potential charges for the incident, that left Rihanna bruised and bloody after an altercation in Brown's car over Grammy Weekend in February.
Click here for exclusive photos of physical evidence, including blood, found in Brown's vehicle.
Brown, in a gray suit accompanied by matching attorney Mark Geragos, pled guilty to felony assault. A five-year probation was issued, with 180 days of community labor in his resident state of Virginia.
In addition to the 180 days, he's also required to complete a 52-week domestic violence counseling program. A "stay away" order has also been issued to protect Rihanna, real name Robyn Fenty, up to 50 yards on any given day and 10 yards should the stars cross paths at industry events like award shows and parties.
Brown was supported by several family members, and admitted with a measured "Yes" that he understood the charges raised against him.
The singer will appear on August 5th for formal sentencing.
Rihanna was on-site for today's events, clad in black and donning pearls. The DA indicated the plea deal was explained to her at 12:30 p.m., submitted for her approval. She did not object to any of the parameters.
Click here for a timeline of Rihanna's harrowing experience
While the charge remains a felony assault, Brown can apply to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor once he successfully completes the terms of his probation.
At present, Brown will be due in Los Angeles court every three months, in person, for progress reports.
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Brown Arrives At His Attorney's Office
Posted on Jun 22, 2009 @ 10:32AM - Add a comment
At 12:05 PM PDT, Chris Brown arrived at his attorney Mark Geragos' downtown Los Angeles office, RadarOnline.com has confirmed. The office is within walking distance to the courthouse where the preliminary hearing in the felony assault case against Brown will begin at 1:45 PM. But don't expect the two men to hoof it over to the Superior Court Building. They'll be jumping into their chauffeur-driven SUV for the ride over in about an hour. Rihanna, the victim and prime witness in the case, is expected to arrive just as the doors close at 1:45.
(Photo: Wenn)
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Rihanna Lawyer Not Aware Of Any Chris Brown Deal
Posted on Jun 21, 2009 @ 01:00PM - Add a comment
Despite rumblings of a last-minute deal between prosecutors and Chris Brown on the eve of his preliminary hearing, Rihanna's attorney tells RadarOnline.com that he believes the court proceedings will take place Monday.
"There is no deal on the table that I'm aware of," Donald Etra told RadarOnline.com Sunday evening. "Rihanna is under subpoena to testify, and she will be there (Monday) afternoon."
