Chris Brown charged in hit-and-run
The troubles keep piling up for Chris Brown.
The New York Times is reporting that the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has filed two misdemeanor charges against the singer in connection with a traffic accident in the San Fernando Valley on May 21. While the incident is relatively minor, the resulting charges may put Brown's probation status in jeopardy.
The incident took place near Toluca Lake, as Brown’s Range Rover collided with an oncoming Mercedes. The aftermath was caught on camera by TMZ, which only escalated the incident. The driver alleges Brown left the scene without showing her a valid license and after providing her false insurance information.
Frank Mateljan, a spokesman for the city attorney, stated Brown has been charged not only with the hit-and-run but also driving without a valid license. Each charge carries a maximum of six months in jail. An arraignment has been scheduled for July 15.
Brown took to Twitter to refute the charges:
It's not a hit and run if u get out the car, exchange information (who has NO DAMAGE to either cars).This is really ridiculous
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
I have a valid drivers license and I gave the woman the right info. She saw cameras and wanted to make a scene.
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
She contacted the cops thinking of a payday from Chris Brown when I followed the proper procedures.
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
My lawyers will be contacting you. I will not stand for this bullying and yellow journalism!
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
My lawyers will be contacting you. I will not stand for this bullying and yellow journalism!
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
My profile pic is the pic I took of the persons car after "the hit and run". NO damage. Just a dirty car.once again, I gotta clear my name
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
The pic in question:
I work my ass off to provide for my entire family. I've made mistakes in the past and have worked hard to be a better person.
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
19-24 years of age. I don't have all the answers and you can't show me a person that age who has it figured out.We live and grow.Let me live
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
It remains unclear whether these charges will affect Brown's probation status, to which he was sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, in 2009.