Chris Brown Contests $13M Dog Attack Verdict Over ‘Inflammatory’ Rihanna Assault Mention
The R&B star is seeking a new trial, arguing that jurors shouldn't have heard about his criminal record.
Chris Brown is seeking a new trial in his former housekeeper Maria Avila's $13 million dog attack lawsuit, contending that the jury's verdict was tainted by improper evidence related to his 2008 assault of Rihanna. Brown's legal team filed a motion on Monday, arguing that the judge allowed inflammatory questions during Avila's cross-examination regarding his felony conviction.
Brown maintains some responsibility for Avila's injuries, but asserts that Avila bore partial fault for the incident. The motion claims that the trial's evidence was improperly allowed, leading to an excessive verdict that doesn't align with the documented injuries and damages. Avila's legal representative, Nancy Doumanian, predicts that the judge will reject Brown's request for a new trial, stating that the jury's decision was "overwhelming" and that the evidence supports Avila's judgment.
Doumanian is actively working to collect Avila's award from Brown, who is set to continue his stadium tour with Usher.
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