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Chris Brown Accused of Battery...Surprise!

15:58 May 05, 2015
By: Chris Plattsmier

A man in Las Vegas is accusing singer Chris Brown and of Brown's associates of punching him early Monday morning. The man reported to Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center at 3:42 AM Monday morning and was treated for only minor injuries and released.

Brown performed after the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, a performance that started his residency at the Drai's nightclub. The altercation is said to have happened at the Palms Casino Resort, where the man said a verbal argument started between himself and Brown during a basketball game. The police are seeking Brown to see if he will sign a midemeanor battery citation.

Chris Brown Accused of Battery...Surprise!
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Brown is no stranger to the public light because of his criminal actitivty. He just got off probation in March 2015 for the 2009 case that revolved around his attacks on then-girlfriend Rihanna. He has also been cited for assault. hit-and-run, and been denied entry to Canada and England.

The AP reported this story on May 4, 2015.

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