Rihanna Subpoenaed to Testify in Chris Brown Assault Case
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Rihanna has been subpoenaed to appear in court to testify in the assault case against Chris Brown, her lawyer, Donalad Etra, said Wednesday.
The singer, 21, was served in person Tuesday in Los Angeles with the subpoena for the June 22 hearing in Superior Court, according to Etra.
“Rihanna was served at my office by L.A. DA investigators,” Etra says. “If the preliminary hearing indeed goes forward, she is now legally required to be there, she will be there, and will answer all questions truthfully.”
Brown, 20, has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts following his alleged Feb. 8 assault on the Umbrella singer.
The purpose of the hearing is to determine if there’s enough evidence to bind Brown over to trial. Rihanna will also be subject to cross-examination by Brown’s attorney Mark Geragos. The case could end any time with a plea deal, making the hearing unnecessary.
“Rihanna’s testimony can make or break the case,” says L.A. criminal defense attorney Jeffery Rubenstein, who’s not involved with the case. “Her willingness to testify and be truthful about what happened is a step closer to convicting Brown. On the other hand, if prosecutors fail to present a case, Geragos can seek to dismiss or reduce the charges on the spot.”
Meanwhile, Rihanna is reportedly planning to get her own back on Brown for leaking saucy pictures of her on the internet
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