Chris Brown's Security Head Says He Paid Ex-Housekeeper 5-Figure Sum After Dog Attack
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Key Points:
- Chris Brown's security supervisor, Emil Lewis, testified in a deposition that he personally gave close to $40,000 in cash and checks to Brown's ex-housekeeper, Maria Avila, and her family around Christmas 2020 following an alleged dog attack.
- Lewis stated he made the payments out of sympathy for Avila's family and did not discuss the payments with Chris Brown.
- Maria Avila is suing Chris Brown for $90 million, alleging severe injuries caused by Brown's dog, and has submitted graphic photos as evidence.
- Avila has requested a judge to exclude evidence of the payments from the trial, arguing they are irrelevant to the core issues of liability and damages.
- Chris Brown's legal team contends that Lewis' testimony about the payments is relevant because it indicates an acknowledgment of liability and responsibility for the incident.