Chris Brown Pleads Guilty To Rihanna Assault Music 23 June, 2009 - 8:38 AM

Chris Brown has escaped jail time after pleading guilty to one count of felony assault on his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

A plea deal was struck between Brown, his lawyers and prosecutors moments before he faced court:

• Five years supervised probation
• Six months community labour (Brown can complete his community service in his home stage of Virginia but must go to California every three months)
• Brown must keep at least 50 yards (45 metres) apart from Rihanna for the next five years. At music industry events the requirement is reduced to 10 yards (9 metres). This also applies to Rihanna

 

Chris Brown and Rihanna faced each other in a Los Angeles court, 22 June 2009 (Getty Images)

The reported assault took place back in February 8, 2009 when the pair fought in Brown's car. Charges were then laid in March.

Chris Brown will be formally sentenced on August 5.

What do you think? Did Chris Brown get off too lightly? Is it over between him and Rihanna?

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• Ilia says

  I would have liked to see a showdown between the two

  Posted Tuesday 23 June, 2009 9:08 AM
• Rachel says

  I'm so glad that its all over for rihanna and she can get back to her life.

  Posted Tuesday 23 June, 2009 9:09 AM
• chase says

  That's a bit of a joke, don't ya think? the legal system can sometimes really disappoint

  Posted Tuesday 23 June, 2009 9:21 AM
• Em says

  It's wonderful this is finally over for Rihanna. But PROBATION? What a joke, this is just telling men they can do what they want and get away with it. Chris Brown makes me sick and I hope to God his career suffers for it! He deserves nothing less.

  Posted Tuesday 23 June, 2009 9:33 AM
• Sandy says

  Probation is a chop out. He will learn nothing from it & will most likely do it again. He could of killed her, so he should of went to jail. No matter happened to set him off Rihanna didnt deserve that no one does. Now others (not just men) will do it and think they can get away with it as well.

  Posted Tuesday 23 June, 2009 10:37 AM
• Liz says

  Kyle, Jackie O, I'd just like to say that the 18 year old tosser "Josh" who phoned into the show this morning and said that Rihanna deserved what she got from Chris Brown, was appalling.
  

  There is no excuse for violence, whether it be aimed at a Female or a Male. I'm sure "Josh" wouldn't have felt the same if he'd been a victim.

  Posted Tuesday 23 June, 2009 12:52 PM
• Nicola says

  Wow, and here was I thinking the justice system in America was a lot tougher than other countries, just goes to show how wrong you can be.
  

  I hope Chris Brown learns something, though it's doubtful.

  Posted Tuesday 23 June, 2009 12:54 PM
• mylinh says

  OMFG!! seriously man, sure..chris brown DID hit her but she's the one stupid enough to even get back with him..plus she started him

  and btw ..GO CHRIS

  Posted Tuesday 23 June, 2009 4:40 PM
• Ahmed says

  Both those stars are great as i am a fan of chris and a male in that fact, they are great person he would'nt of hit her with out a reason.

  I am not saying that is it ok but sometimes people do cross the line.
  

  So tell me u haven't hit someone before in ur life not like that but hit, i have a male but, i have my reasons.

  Posted Tuesday 23 June, 2009 9:06 PM
• Mashy says

  I think they shouldve have chucked him in and thrown away the key. What a disgrace he is. And rhianna is just as dumb for putting up with his behavior. She didn't deserve it, but why take him back? He's definitely not that good.

  Posted Wednesday 24 June, 2009 8:53 AM

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