Chris Brown Files R9.2 Billion Lawsuit Over 'defamatory' Documentary 'chris Brown: A History Of Violence'

Chris Brown has filed a 500 million R9.2 billion lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery and Ample Entertainment, accusing the producers of the documentary ' Chris Brown: A History of Violence ' of promoting false and defamatory claims about him.

The lawsuit, filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, accused the companies of knowingly airing baseless allegations of sexual assault and evidence tampering to boost viewership and revenue.

'They sensationalised debunked claims to drive viewership and revenue, recklessly damaging Mr. Brown's reputation and spreading false information to the public. To be clear, Mr. Brown has never been found at fault for any type of sexual crime.'

The complaint further accuses the companies of knowingly disregarding their ethical obligations as journalists'.

The documentary, which aired on October 27, 2024, on Investigation Discovery ID, focuses on allegations made by Daisia Chantel Frank, referred to as 'Jane Doe' in the programme.