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Chris Brown’s Restraining Order Modified

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Singer is now allowed near ex-girlfriend Rihanna if he doesn’t ‘annoy’ her. By Ryan J. Downey Chris Brown Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images Chris Brown is legally allowed near Rihanna again. In a downtown Los Angeles court on Tuesday, a judge altered the restraining order imposed upon the singer following his brutal beating of then-girlfriend Rihanna after a 2009 pre-Grammy Awards party. The restraining order has been replaced by a “level one order.” Brown, who was in court with his attorney Mark Geragos, is now allowed to be around Rihanna, provided he abides by certain conditions. “I’m approving the order,” Judge Patricia Schnegg told Brown, according to Radar Online . “You can’t annoy, molest, or conduct surveillance of the person on the order.” Rihanna was not present in the courtroom, but her lawyer, Donald Etra, was. “I have spoken with my client, and she does not object to it being modified to a level one order,” he said. It’s been just over two years since the assault, which resulted in Brown being ordered to stay at least 50 feet away from Rihanna. Brown pleaded guilty to assault and was sentenced to five years probation and more than 1400 hours of “labor-oriented service.” In November, Schnegg praised Brown for his progress since his initial sentencing. “Of all probationers I’ve ever had, and I’ve had thousands of probationers, no one has ever done a better or more consistent job than you have,” the judge said at a progress hearing, and on Tuesday, she spoke positively of Brown’s participation in domestic violence counseling. Related Artists Chris Brown

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Lindsay Lohan to Charlie Sheen: Good Decision!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

We’re not sure what her praise means, considering her own track record, but at least the message is positive, one troubled star reaching out to another. Lindsay Lohan believes Charlie is currently in the midst of a “life or death situation” and is “thrilled” that Sheen checked into rehab , according to TMZ. Sources report that Lindsay had been “worried” about Sheen because his most recent bender and hospitalization show “obvious signs of addiction.” Hey, she would know from experience. After Sheen decided to check himself into a treatment center Friday, Lindsay is confident he can get his life back together – if he’s committed to it. Lohan knows the pitfalls the wrong hangers-on can bring and “wants Charlie to understand he must surround himself with positive, sober people.” We’re guessing Kacey Jordan , Melanie Rios and Capri Anderson don’t qualify. It’s worth nothing that Lohan has been sober for months now, though there was the small matter of that fight in rehab over a drug test. Details. What do you think: Can Charlie get clean?

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Chris Brown Wants Rihanna Restraining Order Lifted

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Chris Brown is looking to get the restraining order against him lifted. It’s been in place since he pummeled Rihanna senseless prior to the 2009 Grammys. His lawyer, Mark Geragos, told Judge Patricia Schnegg that Brown did 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling and requested that the order be lifted . “It makes it difficult at award shows and such,” Geragos said. GOOD DAYS : Now other guys take and leak Rihanna topless pics . Shame . Judge Schnegg did not immediately grant his request but did suggest a modification of it, pending the approval of Rihanna’s attorney, David Etra. The decision to modify the restraining order will be filed in court at a later date. The judge did praise Brown again for his commitment, however. In fact, she was so pleased, she told Brown that he can come in “next time you’re in town” instead of scheduling a future progress report hearing. To date, Brown has done 581 hours of community labor and domestic violence counseling. Aside from the occasional Raz B feud , he’s been great. He remains on probation through mid-2014.

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Chris Brown Gets Praise From Judge At Progress Hearing

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Chris Brown Gets Praise From Judge At Progress Hearing

‘No one has ever done a better or more consistent job than you have,’ judge tells singer in court. By Mawuse Ziegbe Chris Brown arrives at the courthouse for his hearing on Thursday Photo: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Chris Brown continues to score praise as he completes the terms of his probation for his much-publicized assault of ex-girlfriend Rihanna. On Thursday (November 18), the singer attended a progress-report hearing in Los Angeles, which was live-streamed by TMZ , in which Judge Patricia Schnegg lavished praise on the “Deuces” crooner. “Of all probationers I’ve ever had, and I’ve had thousands of probationers, no one has ever done a better or more consistent job than you have,” Schnegg said. “And I really want to commend you for taking responsibility, and for actually working diligently to complete all of the things the court has required of you.” Judge Schnegg also remarked that Brown has finished 581 hours of community labor and only has seven more domestic-violence counseling sessions to complete. Brown has another hearing scheduled for January 28 for what Schnegg called one of the last times she plans to see him in court. “You’ve done a very good job,” Schnegg said of Brown’s progress. Schnegg’s praise is consistent with other hearings in which the singer has received a positive progress assessment . Brown, wearing a striped cardigan and dark tie, was mostly silent throughout the brief hearing, nodding occasionally at Schnegg’s comments. Under the terms of Brown’s five-year probation sentence in 2009, the singer is responsible for 180 days of community labor and required to attend domestic-violence counseling for up to one year. He was also issued a stay-away order by the judge that bars him from communicating or associating with Rihanna. Brown’s career has been going well since his last August hearing as well. The singer’s Tyga-assisted collabo “Deuces” topped the charts, and he premiered the dance-driven video for the club-friendly record “Yeah 3X.” Related Photos Rihanna And Chris Brown: A Photo Timeline Related Artists Chris Brown

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Chris Brown Scores Positive Marks In Probation Hearing

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Singer is doing ‘a good job,’ according to Los Angeles judge who presided over his latest court appearance. By Jayson Rodriguez Chris Brown Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/ Getty Images Chris Brown once again scored a positive review from a Los Angeles judge as he attended his fourth status hearing on Thursday afternoon (August 26) stemming from his probation for attacking former flame Rihanna in February 2009. Brown, sporting a white dress shirt and black vest, arrived to the courtroom with his attorney Mark Geragos shortly before 1:45 PT. The pair went before Judge Patricia Schnegg, who told Brown he was doing “a good job,” according to The Associated Press. Judge Schnegg said she received positive reports from both Brown’s domestic-violence counselors and his probation officers in Virginia, where he’s completing his punishment. Under the terms of Brown’s probation, the singer is on the hook for 180 days of community labor and he was ordered to attend domestic-violence counseling for up to one year. He was also issued a stay-away order by the judge that makes bars him from communicating or associating with Rihanna. During his last hearing, the judge confirmed that, Brown had completed 290 hours of labor , which represent roughly 20 percent of his required total. His counseling sessions are scheduled to end next month. Brown is due back in court on November 18. Since his last hearing, his career and reputation have been on the upswing. The singer wowed audiences at this year’s BET Awards with a stirring Michael Jackson tribute performance. Brown sang the late singer’s “Man in the Mirror,” breaking down in tears as stumbled over the redemptive lyrics. His independent release, Fan of a Fan, with Lil Wayne prot

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Chris Brown — How Dirty Did He Get?

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Filed under: Celebrity Justice , Chris Brown Chris Brown will face an L.A. judge today — a judge who wants to know if Brown got his hands dirty enough to satisfy his probation on that felony assault conviction in the Rihanna case.Our sources say Judge Patricia Schnegg has been skeptical about … Permalink

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Chris Brown Sentenced to Five Years’ Probation; Judge Issues Warning on Rihanna "Chatter"

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Chris Brown was formally sentenced in Los Angeles today after accepting a plea deal to felony assault for beating the crap out of Rihanna in February. His lawyer, Mark Geragos, named the community service program in Virginia in which Brown will be enrolling in a 52-week domestic violence program. Brown was sentenced to five years probation and 180 days of community labor.

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