Singer must also perform 180 days of community labor for beating Rihanna. more info

People.com — Three months prior to their Feb. 8 fight, the "Umbrella" singer slapped him during an argument more info

VH1 News — Chris Brown and Rihanna had previous domestic disputes, according to online reports. TMZ and Us Weekly obtained a probation officer's report filed before Brown's sentencing. more info

VH1 News — The judge in the Chris Brown case upheld the stay-away order, ruling that the singer is to have no contact with Rihanna until August 25, 2014. more info

The Newsroom — Chris Brown, who was sentenced for an assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna yesterday, isn't the first celebrity to run into a few legal troubles and he probably won't be the last. more info

Starpulse — LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Tuesday sentenced Chris Brown to five years' probation, six months' community labor for the beating of Rihanna and ordered the R&B singer to stay away from his former girlfriend for the next five years.[...] Read ... more info

Sky News — Singer Chris Brown has been sentenced to probation and community work for beating his former girlfriend pop star Rihanna. more info

The Newsroom — Chris Brown is sentenced to 5 years probation, 6 months community labor for beating Rihanna and ordered to stay away from his ex-girlfriend for 5 years. (Aug. 25) more info

The Daily Mail — Brown was told he will be personally supervised by the Richmond chief of police while he completes tasks such as picking up litter, graffiti removal and washing cars. more info

VH1 News — Chris Brown was sentenced to five years' probation stemming from an altercation with then-girlfriend Rihanna. The judge also kept in place a protective order to keep Brown away from Rihanna. more info