Chris Brown has initiated a $500 million defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery and Ample Entertainment, alleging that the docuseries “Chris Brown: A History of Violence” contains false and defamatory claims that have severely damaged his reputation and career.
The docuseries, which aired in October 2024, portrays Brown as a “serial rapist and a sexual abuser,” featuring testimonies from multiple women, including a Jane Doe who accused Brown of raping her in 2020.
Chris Brown’s lawsuit contends that these allegations are unfounded, highlighting that the Jane Doe’s previous $20 million lawsuit was dismissed due to lack of prosecution.
Furthermore, the Miami Beach Police concluded that her claims were unfounded, finding no probable cause to charge Brown.
In the legal filing, Brown asserts that he has never been convicted of any sex-related crimes and accuses the producers of ignoring evidence that disproves the allegations.
He emphasizes his efforts over the past decade to rebuild his reputation following the 2009 domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, for which he pleaded guilty to felony assault.
Brown claims that the docuseries disregards his personal growth and instead repackages old accusations with falsehoods, causing significant harm to his career and business opportunities.
The lawsuit seeks $500 million in damages for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Brown has expressed his intention to donate a portion of any awarded damages to victims of sexual abuse.
