Chris Brown, Ample, and Warner Bros. are neck-deep in a legal battle, and it is heating up!
The R&B superstar and the producers of the “Chris Brown: A History of Violence” documentary have turned the heat up on their back-and-forth, with the production companies insisting they did no wrong.
In January, Chris Brown publicly accused Warner Bros of promoting a project that he deemed defamatory. He claimed that the project falsely portrayed him as having committed sexual assault and numerous acts of violence against multiple women.
Ample and Warner Bros. replied to Brown in court this week, defending themselves against allegations of wrongdoing according to his initial filing.
The producers firmly denied the claims, citing free speech as a central part of their defense. Their lawyer asserted that the basis of Brown’s claims was flawed.
They further argued that any statements made were either not materially false or substantially true. Furthermore, they contended that the singer, a public figure, could not prove that the defendants acted with actual malice in any statements about him.
The producers also rejected Brown’s assertion that he suffered emotional distress due to their actions and urged the court to dismiss the case. According to In Touch, the defendants further requested that the performers be held responsible for their legal fees.
In the lawsuit filed in January against the producers of the docuseries, Brown claimed that the series is filled with false narratives. He accused Warner Bros. Discovery, Ample, and other parties involved in its production of spreading defamatory statements about him.
As shared by The Blast, the singer reiterated that he has never been guilty of any sex-related crime, countering the portrayal of him as a “serial rapist and a sexual abuser.”
In addition, he also pointed out that the main character of the docuseries had withdrawn her lawsuit, admitting that her allegations were untrue.
Brown expressed strong disapproval of the production crew for exploiting an old narrative for fame and profit. He claimed the accounts shared in the docuseries not only brought back painful memories but also harmed his reputation, career, and business opportunities.
He slammed the producers and the main character of the docuseries for disregarding crucial evidence pointing towards his innocence, accusing them of aiming to tarnish his image.
Brown reflected on the lengthy process of repairing his controversial reputation, emphasizing that it has taken over a decade and that he continues to work on it.