Chris Brown is hoping to keep his checkered past shielded from court. The Kiss Kiss singer is being sued by Maria Avila. She claims that he should be held responsible for an incident involving her in 2020. His former housekeeper alleges that he is to blame after being mauled by a dog at his Los Angeles home.
Maria is seeking a whopping $90 million in damages from Rihanna ex-boyfriend in this case. Chris was infamously convicted of assault during his time with the iconic singer.
Chris Brown wants to limit Maria Avila’s evidence
The past is the past and irrelevant in this matter. At least that is how Chris and his team see the upcoming trial versus Maria. TMZ reports that Chris doesn’t believe his violent behavior in the past is information the jury needs to hear in this case. The worry is that this could unfairly influence their decision. His lawyers say that any references to his past domestic abuse issues are “improper, irrelevant, and unduly prejudicial.”
While his disturbing incidents while dating Rihanna were years ago, Chris’ past still gets referenced to this day. In February, singer Zara Larsson said there are so many artists she’s blocked on Spotify who have a history of abuse. She adds that you wouldn’t find “a Chris Brown song” on her playlists.
In Maria’s opinion, details about Chris’ past, including the abuse he inflicted on Rhianna, are important during the trial. She believes that it should at least not be off-limits to attack his credibility. Her lawsuit against him was filed in 2021 and has gone through several hurdles. At one point, the housekeeper requested the singer’s financial information.
For his part, Chris has denied any wrongdoing in this case. He argues that Maria provoked the dog at his home.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK CHRIS BROWN’S ABUSIVE PAST HAS ANY RELEVANCE IN THIS CASE?
