Chris Brown arrested in Paris for allegedly raping 24-year-old woman in his hotel room

In more trouble for the controversial R&B singer, Brown seems to be facing a criminal prosecution in France
UPDATED JAN 22, 2019

Controversial American singer Chris Brown has been arrested in Paris over allegations of aggravated rape and drug violations, CNN reported citing French judicial sources.

Brown and two other unidentified people, one of whom is to believed to be his bodyguard, were in police custody as of Monday as investigations continue.

The arrests reportedly followed allegations by a 42-year-old woman, who said the singer raped her on the evening of January 15 at a hotel in the French capital.

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