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Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty in Rihanna Abuse Case

By Steven Rodriguez

Back in Los Angeles court this week, R&B star Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to the charge that he physically abused his off-and-on girlfriend, pop star Rihanna. Arraigned in Los Angeles Superior Court, neither the 19-year-old Brown nor his attorney spoke to the press. After the hearing, Rihanna’s attorney told reporters the 21-year-old singer hopes Brown, with whom she is still involved, will be able to reach a plea bargain with the Los Angeles prosecutor’s office. Brown will be back in court later this month for a status hearing. If convicted, Brown could face up to four years in prison. Since the reported February attack, photos of a bruised and battered Rihanna have circulated on celebrity gossip websites, along with reports of the couple’s off-and-on love affair, a tearful apology by Brown, and even rumors of a secret wedding...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on April 10, 2009 (boomark / email).