Chris Brown sues Warner Bros. for $500 million.

Chris Brown has initiated legal proceedings against production companies Ample, LLC, and Warner Brothers, filing a $500 million (Sh64,785,000,000) lawsuit in response to the documentary titled *Chris Brown: A History of Violence*.

The lawsuit was filed on January 21, 2025, in the Superior Court of Los Angeles and claims that the film contains false and misleading information that has harmed his reputation.

According to Brown’s legal team, led by Levi G. McCathern II and Evan Selik, the documentary accuses Brown of serious crimes, including sexual assault and evidence tampering. 

However, these allegations were previously discredited in court and dismissed as baseless. 

Despite this, the producers reportedly ignored these facts and released the documentary on October 27, 2024, prioritising profit over the truth.

Brown’s attorneys argue that the documentary intentionally sensationalised these false claims to attract viewers and generate revenue, ultimately damaging Brown’s reputation. 

“This case is about protecting the truth,” said Brown’s attorney Levi McCathern. 

He added, “Despite being provided with evidence disproving their claims, the producers of this documentary deliberately promoted false and defamatory information, knowingly disregarding their ethical obligations as journalists.”

The lawsuit also emphasises the role of a key figure in the documentary, Daisia Chantel Frank, referred to as “Jane Doe.” 

The lawsuit states that Frank’s allegations against Brown were thoroughly discredited in court years ago, with no evidence supporting her claims. 

Additionally, the lawsuit notes that Frank has a history of domestic violence, including physical assault and threats towards a former partner.

 

Brown’s legal team points out that their relationship was entirely consensual, as evidenced by text and voice messages from Frank in which she actively pursued a relationship with him. 

“It is perplexing that these production companies would elevate her discredited claims over the truth established in a court of law,” said McCathern.

Despite knowing these facts, Ample, LLC, and Warner Brothers allegedly chose to amplify the false accusations, which Brown’s attorneys label as an “outrageous act.” 

The lawsuit argues that the actions of the production companies are not only harmful to Brown but also disrespectful to genuine survivors of intimate partner violence. 

His legal team asserts that by spreading these falsehoods, the documentary undermines the credibility of true victims and harms the quest for justice.

Through this legal action, Brown seeks accountability and aims to challenge the exploitation of misinformation for financial gain. 

In addition to seeking damages, he has pledged to donate part of the $500 million to organisations that support survivors of sexual abuse. 

According to his legal team, Brown’s 2017 documentary, *Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life*, remains the definitive account of his experiences and personal growth.

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