UPDATE: 2:30 PM EST
In addition to tweeting about the accident, Chris Brown changed his profile picture to a picture of the car involved:
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Yesterday it was assault. And today it’s yet another charge…another lawsuit.
We’re learning that Chris Brown has been officially charged with a criminal hit-and-run.
According to TMZ:
The L.A. City Attorney has filed 2 criminal charges against Brown, in connection with a minor accident last month where Chris rear-ended a Mercedes and allegedly refused to fork over his driver’s license number and gave bogus insurance info and then left the scene.
The City Attorney has charged Chris with hit-and-run — for leaving the scene without exchanging proper information. He’s also been charged with the crime of driving without a valid license. The crimes are punishable by a maximum of 6 months in jail for each offense.
We’ve also learned the City Attorney will refer the matter to the L.A. County D.A. for a possible probation violation in the Rihanna beating case. Worst case scenario — if the judge in that case concludes Chris broke the law and thereby violated his probation, he could be sentenced to prison for 4 years.
Chris tweeted this out just moments after the news broke:
It’s not a hit and run if u get out the car, exchange information (who has NO DAMAGE to either cars).This is really ridiculous
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
I have a valid drivers license and I gave the woman the right info. She saw cameras and wanted to make a scene.
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
She contacted the cops thinking of a payday from Chris Brown when I followed the proper procedures.
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
I work my ass off to provide for my entire family. I’ve made mistakes in the past and have worked hard to be a better person.
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) June 25, 2013
Damn, for Breezy it looks like once you’re in trouble, you’re always in trouble.
SOURCE: TMZ
