5/1 – In a legal motion filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, attorneys for Warner Bros. and Ample LLC argue that Chris Brown’s $500 million defamation lawsuit over the documentary Chris Brown: A History of Violence should be dismissed under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, which protects against lawsuits aimed at chilling free speech on matters of public interest. Brown’s lawsuit, filed in January, claims the documentary knowingly spread false and damaging accusations, harming his reputation and career. He also alleges intentional infliction of emotional distress and seeks punitive damages. Defendants contend the documentary’s portrayal of Brown, including allegations of sexual assault, constitutes protected speech under the First Amendment and California’s fair report privilege. They characterize Brown’s suit as a typical attempt by a public figure to silence critical media coverage based on information from public records and legal proceedings.