Chris Brown Fights to Keep Rihanna Assault Case Out of $90M Housekeeper Trial
Chris Brown is trying to stop his former housekeeper from mentioning his 2009 assault arrest involving Rihanna during their upcoming $90 million trial. Maria Avila, who is suing the singer, wants to include the domestic violence case as evidence.
Chris Brown's legal team is fighting to keep his 2009 domestic violence arrest involving Rihanna out of an upcoming trial with his former housekeeper.
Maria Avila and another former employee, Patricia Avila, are suing Brown for $90 million in damages. Court documents show Avila wants to bring up Brown's assault case during the trial, but the singer is asking the judge to block any mention of it.
Brown was arrested in 2009 for assaulting Rihanna. He was ordered to attend domestic violence counseling and do community service. A judge also put a restraining order in place requiring Brown to stay 50 yards away from Rihanna, reduced to 10 yards at public events.
The housekeepers' lawsuit claims they suffered damages while working for Brown. Details about their specific allegations are still emerging as the case heads to trial.
This case shows how past criminal behavior can follow celebrities into civil lawsuits. The outcome could affect how much evidence former employees can use when suing their bosses in court.
The judge will decide whether to allow mention of the Rihanna case before the trial begins.
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