On Tuesday, singer/actor Chris Brown was sentenced to five years of probation and 180 days of community labor to be served at the Commonwealth Catholic Charities in Richmond, Virginia.
Brown was charged with two felonies for assault in February on then girlfriend, pop star Rihanna.
He reached a plea deal with prosecutors in June that limited his sentence to probation and no jail time. The 20-year-old is required to take a yearlong domestic violence prevention class and was ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from Rihanna for the next five years unless they are both at an entertainment-related event, in which case he must stay 10 yards away.
Brown must pay $2,500 in restitution and another $2,500 in probation expenses. He must also pay a $30 criminal conviction fee and $400 that goes into a domestic violence fund. He faced a maximum of five years in prison had he been convicted.
the police record has been released it seems he put something on her, man ut was a straight beat down
I HOPE HE HAS LEARNED HIS LESSON BUT I AM GLAD HE IS GETTING ANOTHER CHANCE…AND HE LOOK SO DAMN GOOD BTW!!!!LOL
not that bad…considering im sure
he doesnt wanna be anywhere near
rih and vice versa…if so that doesnt
seem much of a punishment…
LOL @ him having to pay a fee for getting convicted, and a domestic violence fund fee.
YAY for you Breezy, no jail time
..although, 5 years probation is way too much.
NOW IT’S TIME TO BE GREAT CHRIS, BE GREAT!
Glad hes in the dv classes because he really does need them. I doubt they will help tho. It seems like he doesnt want to change his ways unless its to save face or save his career and image. He thinks hes above the law. But maybe the classes will help him realize his issues.
Having a P.O. might actually help him slow down on the drinking too.
Maybe now we can get a break from him also
Maybe we can also get some street justice
5 years prob is way too much. They wanted to lock him up so bad. I do feel sorry for him, hopefully he gets his career together. I would also like him to make some gospel music if he can. Young men need to come back to the Lord
If he did gospel it would be FAKE
But it seems he will do anything for his career
Hes an opportunist!
now the dick head haters can stop sayin she is back with his lil punk ass 100 yards mofos lolol
idiot….
YOU LIVE & YA LEARN. PUTTING YOUR HANDS ON A WOMAN IS UNACCEPTABLE ON EVERY LEVEL! I HOPE RIHANNA HAS LEARNED TOO CAUSE SHE NEEDS SOME GUIDENCE, THEIR TEAMS ARE SLOPPY AND DOES NOT HAVE EITHER OF THEIR INTEREST AT HEART. ALLOWING THEM TO SNEAK AROUND AGANIST THE COURTS ORDER?? CHRIS WILL LEARN THE HARD WAY, IF THEY EVER GET CAUGHT. 5YRS PRO…COULD HAVE BEEN JAIL AND YOU YOUNG GIRLS WHO BLAME RIHANNA NEED PARENTAL GUIDENCE ALSO.
THANK GOD , RIH HAS SHOWN the World that she will not ALLOW A PUNK TO Beat her Down , and Still RIDE his dick , good GIRL .
SHE’S standing up for all 20-year-old’s in domestic violence situations….
He deserved jail time so he got lucky
He should have gotten life imprisonment! LOL… whatever he gets he deserves.
I heard on the radio that the judge wanted Chris to serve actual jail time but I forgot about the plea deal so I thought he actually might have to serve time.
Oh well, I really don’t care about this Chris Brown & Rihanna situation anymore.
Up until like June I was on “Team Rihanna” but I could care less now.
I see him differently now but I hope he learned his lesson.
He does look very nice – his ‘light hair’ looks a little weird though.
Can you really see Rihanna being around for 5 years? I hope he just doesn’t slip up because ain’t nobody worth going to jail over male or female..he and Rihanna need to just move on to the next because this soap opera isn’t going to work.
Damn I just read the details on TMZ from the police report….that man deserves whatever punishment he gets for beating on her like that….hopefully he has learned his lesson.
Really hope he learned his lesson. He wearing that suit though
Damn Chris look so damn fine hope he learned his lesson & will think b4 he acts out again. Everyone deserves a 2nd chance.
@10 shut the fuck up fool …. RIH IS NOT SNEAKING AROUND , WITH ANYONE .
# 10 BK GIRL,
“YOU YOUNG GIRLS WHO BLAME RIHANNA NEED PARENTAL GUIDENCE ALSO.”
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I agree, soo many girls blame Rihanna and give Chris Brown a pass because they say it was “her fault.” Uhh hello – no man should ever put his hand on a woman but they foolishly blame her and think what Chris Brown did was “justified” because of Rihanna’s supposed actions.
IS IT FINALLY OVER…SO TIRED OF THIS!
*dead* at the $30 fee; it makes it seem like he paying a college tuition bill.
i agree 5 years prob is WAY too much
for something of this nature
alls well that ends well
=]
So glad this is over. I’m glad the both of them didn’t drag this out anymore than it already was. So glad Rihanna didn’t play like a victim to all of this, doing that just would have stirred up more unnecessary sh*t and she knows her haters would love to see her feeling hurt and abused so I’m so glad she didn’t do it.
DANG THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT LOL! BUH ATLEASE HE DONT HAVE 2 GO 2 JAIL!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK CHUCK!
Glad he didn’t have to serve any jail time! And he is looking too good in that suit! He had me in a daze! I almost forgot what the post was about! Lmao!
Wow 5 years probation is kind of long.
the sentence is a bit harsh but i’m so happy this thing is finally over with!!
and as far as that police report goes, notice it’s only Rihanna’s side of the story (i’d like to hear Chris’ side too) it’s not like she’s the little “innocent angel” in this whole thing. there are reports that she’s hit on him too, numerous times during the relationship (why do u think his mugshot never came out?: he prolly had bruises and scratches too). so they both have anger issues that they need to work out and both are violent and Chris shouldn’t be crucified over this… Rihanna obviously has some fault too.
anyway, i will always be a fan and i wish Chris the best of luck. can’t wait til that album comes out!
Chris Brown got a fair sentence I believe so its good this mess finally over. I just hope he really stays focus and completes his probation without any distractions. 5 year probation is a long time for a first-time offender, but oh well he should really pray and be thankful he’s not next to T.I. right now.
oh yeah, he looks damn fine in that suit too lol work it Chris!
Wow after reading the report on TMZ…just woowww
I really hope they aren’t back together.
They need to move on & get their careers
back on track
Just read on TMZ what he did to Rihanna and it brings tears to my eyes. And to think I was going to forget what he did and support him. Maybe he’s sorry for what he did, but damn that was just plain evil. How could he do that? Especially when he saw the pain his mother went through?
He really needs prayer. We should all forgive but not forget or think this type of behaviour is acceptable because it isn’t. It’s sickening and only monsters attack others in this manner.
I think it’s sad that people will still support him after this. SMH. Where is the justice?
I’m stuck in two minds over this. I think after some time has passed then I may be able to tolerate Chris again- not for now though.
Just because he may look attractive DOESN’T erase his woman beater rep. Monsters can easily be disguised!!!
T M Z has the breakdown..according to the police report Rihanna didn’t hit Chris, she hit her hands on the dashboard not him and that’s when he started beatin her azz. He stopped after hittin her in the eye, then started back beatin when Rih called Melissa and pretended to talk to her.
This wasn’t the first time they’d gotten violent, rihanna did slap him one time, but guess he showed her, he shoved her into a wall..and trashed a Range Rover when they had issues on a third occasion.
So Chris’ violence was escalating when this incident occurred. Among the other parts of his sentence, Chris will have to attend domestic violence classes for one YEAR. I truly home he receives help, I hope Rihanna gets some help also, she stayed with him for several months after the first violence when he shoved her, chick shoulda been ghost then.
There is no excuse for this scenario, I hope both can go on to continue their careers, but in Chris’ case “ION know..”. SMH!
ALL I CAN SEE is a Punk with a Fucking Suit , nothing But painted GARBAGE BIN ….
ugh Rihanna put her big manly hands on him too… lmao he didnt hit her she just fell over from the weight of her huge forehead and hit the ground face first… wheres CSI when you need them!
@AshleyNikole >>>
That’s NOT her statement NOR is it a “POLICE REPORT”! Everyone, that’s the same CELL PHONE WARRANT! TMZ is trying to fool everyone cause her REAL statement will soon come out! And in THAT statement, to which TMZ even admitted to, Rhianna was the INITIATOR of the violence, and the AGGRESSOR on Feb 8th AFTER she read CBrown’s cell phone text messages from another woman!!
So please, don’t be fooled by TMZ, they’ve fooled you enough! There is nothing “new” in that “blow by blow”, and to be totally honest, it’s all hearsay cause if you read it, AT NO PLACE ON IT DO YOU SEE RHIANNA’S SIGNATURE! That’s because that’s NOT her statement to the cops!!! The only names you see on that cell warrant are Deshon Andrews and Patricia Schnegg – the judge and the detective!
I am disgusted by all of this. As a parent, DO NOT let your kids watch you being abused. Because when they act out, you own some of that misery. He really does need the domestic violence classes and some therapy too. He’s got a lot of rage. And for Rhi, to let him hit her the first time, tells me she needs help too.
lmfao @ 5 years probation; that’s gunna be hard af..
Lol check his hair though…bomb..
tmz is lying thats the same affidavit report from before all the new stuff that they added isnt even in the documents…click on the link to view the papers its the same one and all the other stuff is no where in their…its old and still not the truth!
perfect message for young boys. grow up an beat your girl friend down. Your punishment: COMMUNITY SERVICE! Give me a break! This was not his first time and it wont be his last.. The Judge needs to get a clue..
LMFAO @ people going on TMZ.com trying to get “valid” information.
PLEASE! TMZ is full of shit… they’ll do and say anything for a “story”. Like the false shit they reported today about Juelz Santana.
People, don’t be so gullible, and judgmental.
I hope he’s learned his lesson. Now he can move on and live his life. He needs love and support too. But 5 years probation is absolutely ridiculous IMO.
I’m so disappointed in black women. I was on Twitter earlier, and so many or siding with Chris and blaming Rihanna. This is setting black women back further than they already are. If these “supporters” are to ever be involved in a Domestic Violence situation, please don’t yell victim you ignoramuses.
And to read some of these comments that are saying 5 years prob. is too much. A regular Joe would get instant jail time for the abuse he placed upon Rihanna. I’m not taking either side b/c she is being a coward by not speaking out on what happened, but regardless, he did beat her, and no time can ease the scars he has placed on her for the rest of her life.
He look good in that suit.
ok. now we dont have to hear about this shit anymore.
#35 you Rhianna cousin or somethin. how long it take for u to do that research lmao
lol #17… he definitely is though! glad justice has been (somewhat) served
aw damn. he is looking hella sexy in that suit. thats all i have to say.
Michael Vick got basically a year in prison for DOG FIGHTING…and Chris Brown gets PROBATION and COMMUNITY SERVICE for BEATING the CRAP out of a woman…that is wrong on so many levels
#6 Five years probation is fine! He didnt have to go to jail like any of us would. And I have a feeling he is going to violate it.
But damn, he is killing me with that suit. WOW.
5 years probation is too much. three months in jail would have been better. on the other hand when i take a look at that pic of riri after the beating i feel like the sentence is right.and i hope this is a warning to all men out there beating their women.
Chris Brown is a punk! Plain and simple. What kind of man bites a female? That is some extra zesty sh!t! TMZ has no reason to lie on this fool. He’s not that big. He did it all. That’s why he took a plea. That’s why he apologized and that’s why he is singing songs to Rihanna about how he has changed. Lmao @ the groupies still saying she hit him first. Even Chris hasn’t said that happened. Where you getting your facts from? Your a$$?
THE MONEY SAVED HIM BECAUSE A REGULAR EVERY DAY NIGGA WOULD BE IN JAIL OVER THIS
The article didn’t mention that Rihanna’s lawyer had previously asked that the restrictions on communication and contact between the two singers be lifted. I think that’s an important fact. She doesn’t want the damn restriction! Her lawyer also said she could go to court to ask that it be removed.
Add that, and the fact that days after the event they were shackin’ up at Diddy’s house, the fact that Rihanna never pressed charges, Rihanna never testified against Chris, Chris as apologized to Rihanna several times, so obviously they are still talking, and they have been seen in the same places at the same time recently and what do you get?
Rihanna obviously doesn’t want it to be over, she’s never given any indication that she hasn’t forgiven Chris. If she wants to take him back, that’s her business.
And this judge is on a witch hunt! Any other man would have gotten a misdemeanor for his first offense. This sentence is overkill.
Isn’t this what we already knew from the plea agreement? What’s different? Am I missing something? And I can’t believe people are saying that probation is too harsh! He’s lucky. That is nothing more than a slap on the wrist.
He is lucky he is not in jail. That 5 year probation period means that he must be very careful or it is lockdown central. Hope the classes work.. he messed up.. live and learn, Chris..
Unlike some folks up in here, I shall never make any excuses for his behavior but I also believe in redemption.. so, CB, wishing you all the best AND DON’T DO IT AGAIN. Wishing both him and Rihanna the best (and healing).
LOL @where you getting your facts from? Your a$$?
That sounds about right. They can’t fathom that their man could do something like this, so they make up their own facts. How sad that even with Chris owning up to what he did, these silly little girls are still defending him and blaming Rihanna.
SO NOW YALL; FOOLS LOVING TMZ, THEY ARE PAINTING THE PERFECT PICTURE, SUCH RACIST ASSHOLES!!!!! WE ALL K NOW SHE HIT HIM AND BEAT HIM IN THE HEAD WITH A SHOE WHILE HE WAS DRIVING!! NOW ALL OF SUDDEN BECAUSE OF TMZ WANT YOU TO BELIEVE, SHE DID NOTHING?!! PLEASE , SUCH GULLIBLE FOOLS YOU ARE HERE!!!
and at the end of the day, it does not matter what some teeny boopers are posting on Twitter or on blogs trying to side with either party. The court of law has spoken. Stamped, sealed and delivered. A rational person would look upon the situation with concern and pray that neither have to go through this again. Domestic violence is a cancer in our society. Punishment has been given and healing must now commence.
Well at least he showed up looking good.