Jan 22, 2019

Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint

Singer Chris Brown attends a progress hearing at Los Angeles Superior Court on January 15, 2015

Chris Brown attends a progress hearing at Los Angeles Superior Court in 2015. Photo: Lucy Nicholson, Pool/Getty Images

Singer Chris Brown is being held in Paris after an unnamed woman filed a rape complaint, according to French officials, per the AP.

Details: Brown was detained on Monday and faces potential aggravated rape and drug charges. French investigators must decide whether to file charges or release him in the next two days. In 2009, Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault of his then-girlfriend Rihanna.

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