Chris Brown has taken legal action against production companies Ample, LLC and Warner Brothers, filing a $500 million (Sh64,785,000,000) lawsuit in response to the documentary Chris Brown: A History of Violence.

The lawsuit, filed on January 21, 2025, in the Superior Court of Los Angeles, claims that the film contains false and misleading information that has damaged his reputation.

According to Brown’s legal team, led by Levi G. McCathern, II and Evan Selik, the documentary accuses Brown of serious crimes, including sexual assault and evidence tampering.

However, these allegations were previously discredited in court and dismissed as baseless. Despite this, the producers allegedly ignored the facts and released the documentary on October 27, 2024, prioritizing profits over the truth.

Brown's attorneys argue that the documentary intentionally sensationalized these false claims to attract viewers and generate more revenue, ultimately harming Brown’s reputation.

“This case is about protecting the truth,” said Brown’s attorney Levi McCathern. He added, “Despite being provided with evidence disproving their claims, the producers of this documentary intentionally promoted false and defamatory information, knowingly disregarding their ethical obligations as journalists.”

The lawsuit also focuses on a key figure in the documentary, Daisia Chantel Frank, who is referred to as "Jane Doe".

Frank's allegations the lawsuit states against Brown were thoroughly discredited in court years ago, with no evidence to support her claims.

The lawsuit adds that Frank has a history of domestic violence, including physical assault and threats of violence toward a former partner.

Brown’s legal team points out that their relationship was entirely consensual, as supported by text and voice messages from Frank, where she actively pursued a relationship with him.

“It is perplexing that these production companies would elevate her discredited claims over the truth established in a court of law,” said McCathern.

Despite being aware of these facts, Ample, LLC and Warner Brothers reportedly chose to amplify the false accusations, which Brown’s attorneys call an "outrageous act."

Brown’s lawsuit argues that the production companies' actions are not only harmful to him but also disrespectful to genuine survivors of intimate partner violence.

His legal team claims that by spreading these falsehoods, the documentary undermines the credibility of true victims of abuse and harms the fight for justice.

Through this legal action, Brown is seeking accountability and aims to challenge the exploitation of misinformation for financial gain.

In addition to seeking damages, Brown has pledged to donate part of the $500 million to organizations that support survivors of sexual abuse.

Brown’s 2017 documentary, Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life, remains the definitive account of his experiences and personal growth, according to his legal team.