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Chris Brown: A History of Violence – New Documentary and rape Allegations
A new docuseries, Chris Brown: A History of Violence, features several women alleging abuse and assault from Chris Brown. One of the most shocking is a Jane Doe who alleges Brown raped her in 2020 on Sean "Diddy" Combs' yacht. Brown's lawyers deny these allegations in the documentary itself. This new, damning evidence surfaces; highlighting serious concerns and leaving a lot more questions for those who have known these very publicly visible individuals and those directly related to the incidents themselves; showcasing another aspect rarely ever considered.
Jane Doe claims she moved to Los Angeles for dance work. A friend invited her to a party on Combs' yacht, where she claims she received a drugged drink that made her extremely tired and unable to move normally. She then claims Brown took her to a bedroom and forcibly had sex with her. She also alleges he texted himself on her phone saying she’d enjoyed what occurred which wasn't really true.
Jane Doe later revealed the incident through therapy; confirming this incident was considered a sexual assault and rape. Initially, a lawyer began building a case. It got dismissed (without prejudice, citing a lack of prosecution) after text messages between Jane Doe and Brown emerged, though her lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, stated her lawyer has once again chosen to represent the accuser. The accuser intends to reiterate just what actually happened, emphasizing this wasn't a manufactured or exaggerated account.
Another woman, Liziane Gutierrez, claims that in 2016 in Las Vegas Brown punched her in the face when she attempted to take a photograph of him in his hotel room, following an earlier event and appearance! She has pursued legal avenues which ended in an eventual settlement.
Both these new accusations—a serious addition in the series’ narrative adds onto existing criticisms and existing court cases regarding assault and violent behavior, both confirmed and still being assessed. It makes a case against Chris Brown’s alleged actions which need serious considerations; further increasing just how dangerous those patterns of behavior really could be for everyone potentially affected; demonstrating just how necessary continuing that dialogue and discussion remains to help address how such occurrences are perceived and dealt with by individuals involved in and around high profile individuals involved; adding another important angle to assess the existing discussions surrounding Celebrity behavior and accountability. These narratives continue and evolve even years after this actual event itself.
The documentary also revisits Brown's well-documented history; especially the extremely problematic case and charges involved surrounding that infamous event involving his previous partner, Rihanna (2009), a felony assault and threatening which included that significant plea deal requiring him to pursue significant community labor, probation, and attend mandatory counseling related to his own history. Despite that unfortunate period, Brown seemed to later patch up the issues in 2013 before the couple’s eventual permanent separation that would lead to even further challenges; this creates the backdrop, highlighting that existing pattern of abusive behavior. Further accusations later occurred and impacted Brown in significant and impactful ways: The very significant, damaging and extremely publicly damaging issues including his past relationships show that violence has been consistently prevalent across many very significant moments that are featured in the news and continue to haunt Brown's very complex and often contradictory personal and professional experiences. This continues; even years later, causing another layer of concern across multiple involved narratives. These allegations continue to this very day!
Chris Brown: A History of Violence brings into light further cases of serious allegations and adds an immense number of details that help bring together many existing and often misunderstood aspects regarding Chris Brown's history. It should raise intense concerns surrounding accountability and the dangers inherent within various patterns and types of violent behaviors.
The inclusion of Jane Doe's story and the issues around that initial court failure also presents yet another very essential moment; highlighting why supporting and prioritizing survivors remain important! It demonstrates why open dialogue regarding these immensely critical events matters for the entire conversation surrounding addressing those issues of consent, assault, and domestic violence across society!
If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org.