Chris brown appears in court
A little while after Chris Brown came to an L.A. courthouse for his arraignment, to face charges in connection with the alleged attacks on Rihanna, further proceedings were postponed till April 6.
Chris Brown signed a waiver, saying his attorney, Mark Geragos, would be representing him, when the arraignment continues after 4 weeks, during the short session at the L.A. Superior Court.
Attorney, Donald Etra represented Rihanna, and he said that she asked him to attend on her behalf. “The victim is entitled to be represented at all proceedings,” he said.
The court commissioner Kristi Loustau, gave a ‘Level 1’protective order for Rihanna. This is the lowest level of stay away order.
“You are not to annoy, harass, molest or use any form of violence against anyone,” Loustau told Chris Brown in the court, who appeared somber and slightly dazed.
Rihanna’s attorney, Donald Etra said she did not request for a restraining order against Chris Brown. He also added that the Level 1 protective order was more than efficient to protect her in this case.
Chris Brown did not enter a plea. If convicted he can face four years and eight months in prison. He faces assault by means likely to cause bodily injury and criminal threats. Her attorney spoke to the paparazzi after court, and said that Rihanna wants to convey her appreciation to the friends, followers and family for their support. When asked about the couple getting back together, he said this wasn’t the time to discuss that.
