Chris Brown’s legal troubles continue to escalate as he now faces an additional $15 million lawsuit following an alleged assault at his Fort Worth, Texas, show. This new lawsuit compounds his ongoing legal battle with four men who previously filed a $50 million lawsuit against the singer and his associates for a similar incident.
The initial $50 million lawsuit, as reported by Face2Face Africa, was filed by Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush, and Damarcus Powell. They allege that Brown and his entourage “brutally and severely beat” them backstage after his July 19 performance at the Dickies Arena. According to their complaint, the assault was unprovoked and left them with serious injuries.
Adding to Brown’s legal woes, Frederick R. Overpeck, a staff member and head of back security at Dickies Arena, has filed a separate $15 million lawsuit. Overpeck, a former correctional officer, claims he sustained severe injuries while attempting to protect the four men from the alleged assault by Brown and his entourage.
Overpeck’s lawsuit, detailed by PEOPLE, also names Conway, Hood Boss (a.k.a. Omololu Omari Akinlolu), and Sinko Ceej as defendants. These individuals are also implicated in the initial $50 million lawsuit. Additionally, Live Nation, the promoter of Brown’s 11:11 Tour, is listed as a defendant in both lawsuits.
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In his complaint, Overpeck alleges that Brown was the instigator of the violence, asserting that the singer threw the first punch. The lawsuit claims, “The Plaintiff attempted to intervene to stop the violence. Plaintiff was instead thrown out of the way, while at the same time Brown yelled racial slurs demanding that his entourage join in and beat the four fans.”
Overpeck further alleges that during the altercation, he tried to shield Parker from the attackers, positioning himself between Parker and the majority of the assailants. Despite his efforts, the lawsuit claims, “The attackers, to include Brown, did not stop the violence. They instead continued to kick and stomp victim Parker, and in the process repeatedly kicked Plaintiff as well, severely injuring him.”
Describing the incident as a “prison yard beat down,” Overpeck’s complaint suggests that his intervention may have prevented the four men from sustaining even more severe injuries or potentially fatal outcomes. Overpeck reportedly suffered a cracked vertebrae in his neck and requires ongoing medical attention, rendering him unable to work.
These allegations paint a grim picture of the events that unfolded at the Dickies Arena, further complicating Brown’s legal situation. As the lawsuits progress, Brown and his legal team will need to address these serious accusations and navigate the mounting legal challenges.
