Chris Brown has initiated legal proceedings following the release of a documentary examining his alleged violent behavior.

The singer-songwriter has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery and others involved in the making of “Chris Brown: A History of Violence,” which details his purported history of abuse. He is requesting $500 million in damages, claiming libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

The documentary, available on Max through Investigation Discovery, compiles various accusations made against Brown over time, alluding to a portrayal of him as a violent individual who has been excused by the entertainment industry. Brown has denied numerous allegations and has not been convicted of any sexual crimes. His new lawsuit references this fact, asserting that he has accepted his past mistakes.

YSL News has reached out to Warner Bros. Discovery and Ample Entertainment, the production company behind the documentary, for their response.

The lawsuit not only targets the producers but also includes one of the documentary’s interview subjects, with the complaint lodged on Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Brown’s attorneys claim that the creators of the documentary were aware that their narrative was false yet continued to pursue it for profit, according to the court documents obtained by YSL News.

The defendants “completely ignored the facts in their pursuit of fame and profit − all at the expense of Chris Brown and the reputation he has worked hard to rehabilitate over the past ten years,” the legal filing states.

The documentary, which premiered on Investigation Discovery on October 27, features claims of violence from a woman referred to as Jane Doe, who filed a lawsuit against Brown in 2022 for sexual assault. According to Brown’s legal documents, she claims that he drugged and raped her on a yacht owned by music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Combs himself is now facing legal challenges after his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, made accusations that have led to a series of allegations against him, including rape.

Brown’s image suffered significantly in 2009 when it became known that he had assaulted his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, on the night of the Grammy Awards. Graphic images of Rihanna after the incident emerged publicly, which permanently affected Brown’s reputation and initiated more than ten years of legal disputes.

The court filings on Tuesday emphasize that restitution for past incidents has been made and that the latest allegations are fabricated. “Mr. Brown has matured from those experiences, and his growth speaks volumes,” the complaint asserts.

“The testimony from ‘Jane Doe’ has been repeatedly discredited and in fact she herself is an aggressor in incidents of intimate partner violence,” the lawsuit claims, mentioning the dismissal of her case and a restraining order against her from an ex-boyfriend, who alleged she harassed him online and threatened him.

Brown’s legal team attached the restraining order application, along with records of Jane Doe’s 2021 arrest related to domestic violence allegations.

The complaint argues that her “history of violence and erratic behavior should have raised concerns for any responsible journalist.” She was let go by her attorneys after Miami Beach police found messages on her phone suggesting she had ongoing interest in Brown following the alleged assault date.

The film also addresses a 2011 incident where Brown left the set of ABC’s “Good Morning America” in anger, breaking a window; his history of allegedly hitting fans; and further accusations of abuse, both physical and verbal, towards ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran.

Brown has been alleged to have abused former managers, including one who accused him of physical assault in a 2016 lawsuit.

However, Brown’s legal strategy seems to focus more on the woman’s credibility and the damaging effect of unreliable testimony rather than the broader claims depicted in the documentary.

“The Documentary not only harms Mr. Brown personally but also undermines responsible storytelling and discredits genuine victims of violence,” the lawsuit states.

Positioning the lawsuit as not just personal retribution for Brown but a stand for survivors of violence whose experiences have been trivialized, the legal filing promises to donate part of any awarded damages to victims of sexual abuse.

In a separate statement, Brown’s lawyers accused the defendants of “putting profits above journalistic ethics” and labeled the documentary “an outrageous act that disrespects the experiences of true survivors of intimate partner violence.”

Chris Brown’s past concerning violence against women has escalated in recent years.

In 2017, a restraining order was issued against him for Tran, requiring Brown to stay away from her after she alleged abusive behavior.

In 2018, an accuser, represented by women’s rights attorney Gloria Allred, sued Brown, claiming he had confined her in his home and forced her to perform sexual acts for his associates.

In 2019, Brown faced accusations of raping a woman in Paris, although he was released with no charges, and then the claim from Jane Doe arose in 2022.

If you are a victim of sexual assault, please reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) or visit hotline.rainn.org/online for confidential support.