Chris Brown
Testifies Over Canine Assault On Ex-Housekeeper
Admits Not Calling 911 Resulting from Concern Name Would Leak
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Chris Brown took the stand within the $90 million battle together with his former housekeeper over a vicious canine assault at his L.A. residence.
On Thursday, the entertainer testified in courtroom as a part of the trial within the lawsuit introduced by Maria Avila. In her go well with, Maria claims she was attacked by a big canine whereas taking out the trash. Chris denies wrongdoing and blames Maria for the canine assault.
In courtroom, Chris denied that the canine in query was his animal, however mentioned the canine was his head of safety … however that the canine did keep on his property as a guard canine.
The musician mentioned the canine that attacked Maria had lived there for 6-8 months. He mentioned he had a number of different canines on the residence as nicely.
Chris mentioned he warned Maria about going into the yard. He mentioned anytime his youngsters are outdoors, he by no means lets them go away his facet. On the stand, Chris denied he was answerable for the canine assault however mentioned he would settle for some accountability for what occurred on his property.
“I’m not 100% responsible for it, but I accept what happened,” he mentioned.
Chris testified that he had handled loads of “break-ins” and “stalker situations” at his residence … explaining he’s handled individuals breaking into his home … “so we have a security problem due to my celebrity status.”
On the day in query, Chris mentioned he was upstairs within the residence when he heard growling outdoors.
The singer mentioned he ran outdoors to see Maria mendacity face down within the driveway … however didn’t name 911 as a result of he feared the 911 name would leak to the media, together with TMZ.
“But I stayed beside her to check to make sure she was okay,” Chris mentioned.
He mentioned he known as his enterprise supervisor to name 911, and the ambulance got here. He denied fleeing the scene … and mentioned he stayed along with her till the safety arrived.
Chris mentioned he doesn’t know what occurred to the video footage.
Whereas being questioned, Chris mentioned he drove round for a bit after the incident. He mentioned he wasn’t conscious that the police wished to speak to him.
The trial continues to be ongoing.
