Chris Brown has filed a $500 million defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. and the producers of the docuseries Chris Brown: A History of Violence.
The lawsuit, submitted Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that the series promotes false and defamatory claims about him, including unsubstantiated accusations of rape.
The docuseries, which debuted on Investigation Discovery in October, examines Brown’s past controversies and includes an interview with an anonymous “Jane Doe” who accused him of drugging and raping her at a 2020 yacht party hosted by Diddy. Her lawsuit was dismissed in August 2022.
In court filings obtained by TheWrap, Brown denies all allegations and accuses the producers of knowingly airing false information for profit. The lawsuit claims the series disregarded evidence discrediting Jane Doe, who the suit alleges has a history of violent and erratic behavior, including an LAPD arrest and a restraining order from an ex-boyfriend accusing her of assault and harassment.
Brown’s suit asserts he has never been found guilty of any sexual misconduct and condemns the documentary for portraying him as a “serial rapist and sexual abuser.” It also criticizes the producers for ignoring their journalistic responsibilities in favor of sensationalism.
The lawsuit names individuals featured in the series as defendants and states that a portion of any damages awarded will be donated to survivors of sexual abuse.
Brown’s attorney, Levi McCathern, issued a statement on Instagram, emphasizing the need to protect the truth. He criticized the producers for ignoring evidence that disproves their claims, accusing them of damaging Brown’s reputation and undermining the credibility of genuine survivors of violence.
