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Chris Brown sues Warner Bros. $500 million over docuseries

Mr Brown’s team noted that it had notified Warner Bros. and Ample LLC of false information in October 2024

• January 22, 2025
Chris Brown
Chris Brown

Chris Brown is suing Warner Bros. for $500 million over a docuseries titled: “Chris Brown: A History of Violence.”


Mr Brown accused the producers of libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress, as he said the docuseries made defamatory claims against him.


He claimed the evidence provided was completely false, noting that the media prioritised profits over truth.


Mr Brown’s team noted that it had notified Warner Bros. and Ample LLC of false information in October 2024, adding that the docuseries aired on October 27, 2024.


The lawsuit alleged that Jane Doe’s claims against Mr Brown were false, adding that her allegations had been discredited multiple times.


In the lawsuit, Mr Brown acknowledged his past mistakes but noted that he had grown from them.


As of the time this report was filed, Warner Bros. had not commented on the lawsuit. 

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