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Chris Brown Could Do Nine Years in Prison

Posted Feb 9th 2009 11:00AM by TMZ Staff

Chris BrownSo why, you ask, was Chris Brown booked for making criminal threats rather than domestic abuse, given the victim -- we're told Rihanna -- had "visible injuries"?

Law enforcement sources tell us they typically book a suspect for the most serious crime they can be charged with -- it's then up to the D.A. to file any additional charges.

Given there were allegedly visible injuries, the crime of making criminal threats is punishable by up to nine years in prison. Domestic abuse is four years.

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31. Well that brings a whole new meeting to his song "Poppin'".

Posted at 1:45PM on Feb 9th 2009 by FLBachelor

32. 9 Years, in LA, surely you jest. He will probably get a parade. The only fameous people who do any jail time at all are the non violent ones like Paris.

Posted at 12:32PM on Feb 9th 2009 by George

33. I have to say it's sad that people are saying "he doesn't look like an abuser." There is no specific "look" to an abuser. My best friend's husband was quiet and shy, but seemed decent enough. He put a gun to her head one day and she finally came clean. I was shocked but there to support her.

My neighbor's teenage daughter tried to run over her boyfriend in my front yard. Never saw that coming and all I can say is I'm glad I was there to get him to a safe place until police showed up.

The best thing you can do for abuse is to NOT turn your back when and if it happens. Blaming the victim saying she/he had it coming is even worse. Reach out, even if you are not sure the abused will accept the help.

Posted at 12:37PM on Feb 9th 2009 by Ann

34. ..Deserved a beatdown?? So then are you saying that if Rihanna does something that CB does not like then it is ok if he assaults her with a deadly weapon? I guess you are and that makes you as sick as CB.
DancerTiffy

Posted at 12:46PM on Feb 9th 2009 by DancerTiffy

35. (POST 2) Your homosexual remarks were uncalled for.

Posted at 12:50PM on Feb 9th 2009 by MARIO

36. Say it ain't so Chris Breezy! WHY?! WHY?!

Posted at 4:17PM on Feb 9th 2009 by Damn the this!

37. CHUCK WHITLEY, GO PLAY WITH YOUR FU#KING REBEL FLAG, WITH YOUR IGNORANT ASS!!!!!!

Posted at 1:00PM on Feb 9th 2009 by YO MAMA

38. I know I don't care, I've never heard of him.

Posted at 1:04PM on Feb 9th 2009 by JJ

39. Why do most stars have suckers in their mouth? What's up w/ that?

HI HO HI HO IT'S OFF TO JAIL I GO..........


Would anyone like to finish?

Posted at 1:10PM on Feb 9th 2009 by KAM

40. I hope that little pathetic excuse for a singer loses his fans. I can't stand these "celebrities" that get negative publicity and get away with it. It sends the wrong message to the kids that follow them and look up to them.

Please his stupid ass in jail and set an example. Then kids will realize you can't hit a woman (or vice versa) and get away with it.

He needs to lose his endorsements just like Michael Phelps did when he only smoked a bong ... which only affects him. This little boy inflicted an illegal act upon someone else ---- even though I can't stand that little girl either --- no one deserves any form of violation from another pathetic person.

Posted at 1:11PM on Feb 9th 2009 by Child Please

41. I HOPE RIHANNA GOES TO PRISON TOO, COZ SHE STARTED IT!!!!

Posted at 2:07PM on Feb 9th 2009 by jaz

42. Ok, first of all i will agree that any man who abuses a woman is worthless. Stop with the "he's gay" and all that. Why aren't you intelligent enough to get your point across without insulting a group of people that aren't even slightly involved in the situation.

Posted at 2:38PM on Feb 9th 2009 by mojoghost

43. 13. 11. You guys are so freaking out of touch with Black culture its ridiculous.

He's not a rapper, he's a singer OMG!


Posted at 11:32AM on Feb 9th 2009 by WriteRight

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He is R&B you tard. Perhaps you should be quiet and go sit down OMG


Posted at 11:36AM on Feb 9th 2009 by WriteRight is a idiot

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The person called him a singer and you call that person an idiot because you say Chris is R&B? R&B, the last time I checked, is a style of music. So, the comment is correct So, what was your point?

Posted at 2:50PM on Feb 9th 2009 by Victoria C

44. Unfortunately because Chris Brown is a so-called celebrity, he'll probably get probation unlike the rest of us if we'd committed the same crime. If he's guilty, I hope he gets jail time. He shouldn't be allowed to get away with what a lesser known person wouldn't be able to get away with. Justice shouldn't be based on how much money you have or who you know. Or, who knows you.

Posted at 2:55PM on Feb 9th 2009 by Victoria C

45. I dont believe that Chris would ever do such a thing he seems so nice and I think that he shouldnt go to jail because he seemes like that he wouldnt do that I think that maybe Rihanna might have done that to herself and blamed it on Chris...

Posted at 3:11PM on Feb 9th 2009 by yeah right

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