Chris Brown has taken legal action against production company Ample and Warner Bros., filing a lawsuit on Tuesday, January 21, over the release of the documentary series *Chris Brown: A History of Violence.* The singer claims the series contains "sensationalized" and "debunked" allegations about his past, which he argues are defamatory and irresponsible. Brown is seeking $500 million in damages.
According to the lawsuit, Brown’s legal team accuses the producers of spreading half-truths and presenting a biased narrative. The series reportedly features allegations by a woman referred to as Jane Doe, whose claims, Brown asserts, have been discredited. His team points out that Doe’s previous lawsuit against him was withdrawn, yet the documentary presented her allegations in a way they say misled viewers to believe her claims.
The series reportedly labels Brown as a "serial rapist and sexual abuser," despite him never being convicted of any sexual offenses. Brown’s legal documents claim the producers ignored evidence proving their narrative was false, airing the series for financial gain.
While acknowledging his past mistakes, including the widely publicized assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna, Brown asserts he has taken responsibility for his actions and has grown since then. The lawsuit alleges Ample and Warner Bros. disregarded this growth to create a counter-narrative for profit.
*“This case is about the media putting their own profits over the truth,”* Brown’s legal team stated, emphasizing the damage the documentary has done to his career and reputation.
Brown also announced plans to donate a portion of any awarded damages to victims of sexual abuse. Ample and Warner Bros. have yet to respond to the lawsuit.
