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Domestic Violence - Chris Brown Gets Probation, Physical Labor

By Steven Rodriguez

R&B singer Chris Brown was sentenced to five years of probation and six months of physical labor for the domestic violence beating of then girlfriend Rihanna last February. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg sternly warned the singer that he could do jail time if he violates the terms of his sentence. Brown was also ordered to attend domestic violence counseling for one year. High profile domestic violence cases like Brown’s shed a national spotlight on a growing problem. The latest federal National Crime Victimization Survey shows a 42% increase in domestic violence over the past two years.  According to the American Institute on Domestic Violence, 90% of all domestic violence victims are female; and domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on September 07, 2009 (boomark / email).