More than four months after the pre-dawn domestic incident between CHRIS BROWN and RIHANNA, we now know the fate of the singer accused of physically assaulting his girlfriend in a apparent dispute over alleged infidelity on Browns part.
After repeated attempts to delay today’s preliminary hearing – in which Rihanna (nee Robyn Fenty) was subpoenaed to testify – Brown appeared in the Los Angeles courtroom and agreed to a plea bargain which included the following: 180 day of hard labor (road work, graffiti removal etc, to be carried out in his native Virginia), 5 years of supervised probation (Brown must appear before his sentencing judge every three months), enrollment in a domestic violence program and Brown must stay at least 50 yards away from Rihanna (unless they are both at a public event in which case the order turns to 10 yards).
The judge in the case was sure to note that she wanted to make sure Brown – who was being tried on his first offense – was ‘treated like anyone else that came through this court.’ Rihanna was present at the courthouse – ready to testify – but never entered the courtroom.
The court was careful to say that thise particular plea was similar to other pleas for similar offences for first time offender. Rihanna was also consented and agreed to this punishment.
And with that, the ordeal is on it’s third and final act. So here’s my question: WAS CHRIS BROWN TREATED FAIRLY?
Weigh in with your thoughts/comments/reactions below…
Yeah, under our legal system he was treated fairly…you don’t get much for violence against women…I may be wrong, but sorry, light sentences are all I’ve seen or heard of…
I agree, unless the woman is killed…And we’re not taking into account that this was his first offense
Well… after all the publicity and so on, I’m glad it’s over. Yeah, this is pretty much his first (and hopefully last) account of such a case. That sentencing is fair.
But now, it’s public opinion. He’ll got to work harder and eventually, this will be all but a memory.
Unfortunately, domestic violence repercussions in the US legal system is not a deterrent. I am glad it’s over and that this didn’t turn into another OJ scene down here in LA LA land.
Was he treated fairly, yes; he was crucified in the media who went on half information and vindicated by the silence of Rihanna who refused to confirm what actually happened.
I hope he serves his time and has learned his lesson. I truly hope he never walks into court again as the defendant or even as a plaintiff.
Shoot…even if she is killed, there’s still a chance of the man getting off…Drew Peterson, anybody?
I think he got the correct sentence under our law. A slap on the ‘wrist’ cause she ain’t dead or permanently damaged. That’s the way it is here in my opinion. The real test in my opinion is let’s wait to see if he’ll be charged beating someone else’s daughter, the see the sentencing on round#2
That’s a lot for him to be get over just hitting her. I don’t condone his behavior at all but honestly, that was just a little much. I know guys who have beat their girlfriends repeatedly (we are no longer friends), and all they got was a slap on the wrist compared to what he got. 5 years of probation? Try 3 months. What is the world coming to? That’s just a little too much and I don’t even like Chris Brown. SMH.
-Mr. Heartbreak
I think they felt they needed to walk a fine line between trying to appease the public, give Rihanna a sense of justice and making sure Chris was somewhat treated fairly. IDK, I think in the end it was fair, the probation period was mad long but there’s no jail time. Plus he will carry the ‘convicted felon’ title his entire life. It will effect everything.
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