Chris Brown Seeks $500 Million In Defamation Lawsuit Against Warner Bros. And Docuseries Producers

Chris Brown is taking legal action against Warner Bros., Ample, and the producers of the Investigation Discovery docuseries Chris Brown: A History of Violence, claiming defamation and emotional distress. The lawsuit, filed on January 21, 2025, in California’s Superior Court for Los Angeles County, seeks $500 million in damages.

The lawsuit stems from the October 2024 docuseries, which featured multiple women accusing Chris of violence and abuse, including one woman, referred to as Jane Doe, who claims the singer raped her in 2020. Chris’ legal team strongly denies these allegations and argues that the documentary unfairly labels the singer as a “serial rapist” and “sexual abuser,” which they say is based on falsehoods and deception.

Chris’ attorneys argue that the documentary aired knowing it contained false claims and violated journalistic standards. They emphasize that Chris has never been convicted of any sex crimes and that the woman, Jane Doe, has been previously discredited in other legal matters, including accusations of being an aggressor herself. In fact, Jane Doe’s earlier lawsuit against Chris was dismissed in 2022 after text messages revealed inconsistencies in her story.

Chris has long worked to repair his image following the 2009 assault conviction involving his then-girlfriend Rihanna. Since then, he has shown growth, according to his lawyers, who claim the documentary ignored his efforts at redemption and instead recycled old, inaccurate accusations.

One of the key points in his lawsuit is the claim that the documentary harmed his career, damaging his business prospects and public image. The filing also includes allegations that JANE Doe had a restraining order filed against her by her own boyfriend in 2021, accusing her of assaulting him and making threats with a knife. These claims further challenge her credibility, according to Chris’ legal team.

Chris’ attorney, Levi McCathern, made it clear that the lawsuit is about defending the truth. He said, “Despite being provided with evidence disproving their claims, the producers of this documentary intentionally promoted false and defamatory information, knowingly disregarding their ethical obligations as journalists.”

Brown is asking for $500 million in damages, as well as a jury trial to resolve the matter.