Chris Brown is trying to keep his previous 2009 assault case involving Rihanna out of a new trial in Los Angeles.
The case involves a lawsuit filed by former housekeeper Maria Avila, who claims she was seriously injured by a dog at Brown’s home in Tarzana in December 2020.
According to her claim, the attack caused extensive damage to her face and arm, led to emergency surgery and left her with long-term problems such as vision loss and visible injuries.
However, the trial is scheduled to begin on June 15.
Brown’s lawyers have asked the court to ensure that the 2009 Rihanna case is not mentioned at all during this trial.
They say it is from the past and has nothing to do with what is being discussed now.
Avila’s legal team disagrees with this and has strongly pushed back, saying the request goes too far and should not block information that could become important later, especially if the court needs to understand behavior or verify the truth of statements made during the case.
In his testimony, Brown said he found Avila on the ground after hearing his dog, checked to see if she was breathing, secured the dogs and then left after being told emergency help was already on the way.
For the uninitiated, the 2009 case involving Rihanna ended with Brown pleading guilty to assault, followed by probation, community service and counseling.
A pre-trial hearing will determine what details can be mentioned in court.
